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Coincidence

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Unexpected Link

Coincidences are often surprising because they seem to have no probable connection.

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Meeting my childhood friend in another country was a real coincidence.
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Not Pre-arranged

Coincidences occur without prior planning, which sometimes leads to suspicion or confusion.

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By coincidence, the two competitors launched the same product on the same day.
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Conversation Starter

People often share coincidences in conversation, as they are commonly found amusing or intriguing.

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We started talking after discovering the coincidence of having the same unusual hobby.
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