happenchances

noun

Definition of happenchancesnext
plural of happenchance
as in circumstances

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  1. circumstances
  2. luck
  3. accidents
Noun
  • In the midst of honoring the actor’s life and successful career, the people who were close to him are also speaking about the circumstances that surrounded his death.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And remember, your financial journey is unique to you, so don’t hesitate to reach out to a financial advisor to help tailor a plan that works best for your circumstances.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • Up to Thanksgiving day, our whole family had no luck.
    Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
  • But while airfares are higher around the holidays, travelers looking for last-minute deals aren’t entirely out of luck.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of luck
Noun
  • But in April 2020, Boeing pulled the plug after the pandemic and two major 737 Max accidents that killed hundreds severely hurt its business.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • And as a footnote, black market energy commodities, which are what much of Russia’s exports have become, are usually dirty, and shadow tankers are often leaky and almost always uninsured, creating the potential for catastrophic environmental and economic accidents.
    Suriya Jayanti, TIME, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of accidents
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