happenstance

UK /ˈhap(ə)nˌstans/ US /ˈhæpənˌstæns/

noun 2

Collocations

ADJ.

beyond, due

VERB + HAPPENSTANCE

ain't, met

HAPPENSTANCE + NOUN

coincidence

ADV.

once, twice

noun

The chance or random quality of an event or circumstance.

by happenstance

Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is enemy action.

A chance or random event or circumstance.

Our meeting today was a happenstance, but I'm glad we crossed paths.

the happenstances of life

noun — an event that might have been arranged although it was reall

by happenstance

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Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is enemy action.

Wiktionary

Dammit, man this is the gift from God / This ain't happenstance

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We met by happenstance.

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Were they destined to meet, or was it just happenstance?

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Due to happenstance beyond our control, this elevator is broken.

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