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Definition
a situation where two things happened at the same time or in the same way by chance even though it was unlikely
(for example, if two students in the same class met by accident while visiting another country)
(for example, if two students in the same class met by accident while visiting another country)
- It's such a convenient coincidence that he happens to be your father's partner.2.8 — Part 2 Chapter 8 (20% in)
- A funny coincidence, wasn't it?2.11 — Part 2 Chapter 11 (74% in)
- It's no coincidence at all, my dear.2.11 — Part 2 Chapter 11 (74% in)
- Things like that are never a coincidence.2.11 — Part 2 Chapter 11 (74% in)
- "No," she whispered, "things like that are never a coincidence."4.4 — Part 4 Chapter 4 (11% in)
- Isn't it just the cutest coincidence that it was Mrs. Wynand who just so conveniently sent the watchman away at just the right time?4.13 — Part 4 Chapter 13 (72% in)
There are no more uses of "coincidence" in The Fountainhead.
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