fortunate
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You are in a fortunate position: It’s easier to sell shares piecemeal than, say, real estate.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Eckert has not been so fortunate to avoid the limelight.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
A house mother provides the kind of love, care and parental support that so many of the house’s children weren’t fortunate enough to receive from their biological parents.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
If you’re still fortunate enough to have your mother or a mom-like figure in your life, book a trip with them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Thanks to the computer, the Internet, and the fortunate gift of a CD writer from a friend, I was in business.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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