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Old 27-Nov-2007, 12:20
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By a strange turn of fate, John met his wife and married her years later.
By a strange turn of fate, John realized the true meaning of life and started helping people in need.



Do I use the phrase "by a strange turn of fate" right? Does it mean "Because of/Owing to a strange change of fate?" Thanks.
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Thanks, Anglika.
Those simple sentences are my style.
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