The word kismet has appeared in 31 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Oct. 15 in “A House for One That Has Room for Many” by Tim McKeough:
When Susan K. Reed bought a house in North Haven, N.Y., in 2002, she viewed it as a fun escape from her primary home in Brooklyn.
“I had never really been to Long Island, but I came out to visit some friends and it was just so beautiful,” said Ms. Reed, now 68.
Situated just north of Sag Harbor and a short ferry skip south of Shelter Island, North Haven impressed her with its relaxed, beachy vibe. So it almost seemed like kismet when she noticed that the small house next door to her friends’ home was on the market.
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