by coincidence
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Few things in movies happen by coincidence, and fewer still in a film so self-conscious as Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord.”
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Traditionally, they vote once in every parliament on a republican motion to abolish the monarchy and the motion came up by coincidence on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
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 ● Jan. 10, 2026
And then, by coincidence, all these references to Hawaii were popping up in my comedy unintentionally as I was preparing for the special.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2024
In fact, all of Washington’s conservative message was immensely popular with whites, and not by coincidence, for his every public utterance was carefully crafted to appeal to two audiences.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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