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November 7, 2022

Word of the Day: Serendipity

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Word of the Day : November 7, 2022

serendipity \sair-un-DIP-uh-tee\ noun

What It Means

Serendipity is luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for.

// We found the restaurant by pure serendipity, rather than careful research, but it turned out to be the best deal in town.

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serendipity in Context

Aired November 7, 2022

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