The timing of the Reddit chat was seen to be significant as it coincided with the US Republican Party convention.

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The commencement of option trading on the CBOE in 1973 coincided with a terrific time to be shorting calls on growth stocks like Avon and Polaroid.

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The close of play also coincided with the news that Fidel Edwards will not be able to bowl in the remainder of the Test because of a hamstring injury that restricted him to 4.5 overs in the South African innings.

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Sechele happened to be his tribe's rainmaker as well as kgosi, and Livingstone's stay coincided with the worst drought ever known, so Sechele's decision to stop making rain was predictably unpopular.

BBC: Sechele and Livingstone

Government sources say there will be no hasty reaction to Mr Trimble's surprise move, not least because the announcement coincided with the Northern Ireland Secretary John Reid's wedding.

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The news of Guardiola's appointment coincided with the announcement that 67-year-old current Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes will be retiring from coaching.

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