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by chance

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by chance
accidentally; randomly; without planning. I found this book by chance at a book sale. We met by chance in a class in college.
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Mrs d'Urberville's son had called on horseback, having been riding by chance in the direction of Marlott.
Her visits there, beginning by chance, were continued by solicitation.
By chance, however, the first boot which was procured for him was a new one and, therefore, useless for his purpose.
 
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