by coincidence

Idioms  

1. Through an accidental simultaneous occurrence, as in By coincidence both researchers discovered the same solution. [Mid-1600s] Also see by chance.

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Example Sentences

And by coincidence, the Hurricanes will be playing for the championship at home at Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal

By coincidence the New York Times recently reported on newly released court documents containing new information about the girl involved in allegations against former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.

From The Wall Street Journal

If it looks more like a Mazzone offense, that’s not by coincidence.

From Los Angeles Times

Purely by coincidence, 1990 is when “Boots” begins.

From Salon

By coincidence, Terra Madre launches on the same day, Friday, that California tribes hold their 58th annual California Native American Day — a mixture of networking, information-sharing and cultural activities — at the state Capitol.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accidentally