happening along

Coming upon unexpectedly

Happening along means coming upon a place or situation by chance rather than intention.

Someone who happens along arrives without planning to: A stranger happened along and helped change the tire.

The phrase emphasizes the accidental or fortunate nature of an appearance.

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corner · stumble · crossing paths · coincidence · out of nowhere · twist of fate · haphazard · spotting · providence · fortuity · kismet · fluke · synchronicity · noticing · happy accident · perceiving · coming across · meandering

Opposites
intentionality of arrival

happening alongseeking out

summoned · invited

manner of encounter

happening alongrendezvousing

Meeting at agreed location

convening

Family

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