1.   It was pure coincidence that we were on the same plane.

2.   Of course, I realised that it was an example of pure coincidence and that there could be nothing more to it.

3.   Whether it was pure coincidence or something deeper in his make-up, Fran had no idea.

4.   Although pure coincidence is suspected, the Los Angeles Clippers do seem to win about as often as they get paid ... twice a month.

5.   And all it is, you soon find out, is a matter of pure coincidence.

6.   A. Melvin McDonald, an attorney who represented American Continental and its top executives during that period, said he believes the suicides are pure coincidence.

7.   Democratic officials insisted this was pure coincidence.

8.   It was a pure coincidence that the dinner was the same night.

9.   It was, of course, pure coincidence that the two events took place the same day.