Happenstance

We met by happenstance.

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

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

While I was exploring D.C., I decided to walk through Pershing Park, and came upon this plaza by happenstance. On the ground there are quotes from American luminaries about D.C., along with a giant stone map of the Capital. You may not be able to step inside of the real White House, but you can step on top of it here!

by happenstance

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

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

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

the happenstances of life

So the orthography of many of our words is the result of a mere happenstance[…]