Meaning of the word "as it happens" in English

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as it happens

US /æz ɪt ˈhæp.ənz/
UK /æz ɪt ˈhæp.ənz/
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Phrase

1.

used to introduce a piece of information that is relevant to what has just been said, often surprisingly so

Example:
I was just thinking about that, and as it happens, I have some news.
He said he couldn't come, but as it happens, he's free tonight.
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