lucked out
Example Sentences
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“We kind of lucked out in the last decade,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
Washington lucked out landing the only tour stop on which Strings joins the trio of greats.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024
His family did some research and lucked out.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023
It was not immediately clear whether Mr. Trump lucked out, or if an exception was made.
From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023
Esperanza lucked out, by virtue of living in Piedmont, because it meant she got to go to one of the best public high schools in the Bay Area.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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