happenchances

noun

Definition of happenchancesnext
plural of happenchance
as in circumstances

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  1. circumstances
  2. luck
  3. accidents
Noun
  • Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • Villa will hope their rotten luck against City finally changes this weekend.
    Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of luck
Noun
  • During his tenure, the Federal Railroad Administration audited the railways in the wake of two fatal accidents in 2021 and 2022.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Two people were killed in accidents on Arkansas roads this weekend, according to preliminary reports from Arkansas State Police.
    Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of accidents
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