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Definition of "happenstances" [happenstances]

  • Plural form of happenstance. (noun)

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Use "happenstances" in a sentence
  • ""As a result of today's decision, whether a consumer harmed by inadequate warnings can obtain relief turns solely on the happenstances of whether her pharmacist filled her prescription with a brand-name or generic drug," Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the dissenters."
  • "Yes, each involved a lawyer or the court in some way, but they entailed an interesting story not to do with law and the courts, but with ordinary happenstances of life."
  • "At the time, SAP and Apotheker were caught up in several critical and controversial business happenstances: SAP's 2009 revenue and net income seemed to dip lower with each succeeding quarter; its customer base was in near-riot mode over SAP's maintenance and support fee plans; and Business ByDesign, its hyped on-demand business software package, was still not ready for general availability."