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accident
noun
Anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
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ˈæk.sə.dənt
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noun
Anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
“Winning the lottery was a happy accident”
noun
An unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
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Winning the lottery was a happy accident
The pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck
It was due to an accident or fortuity
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