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
Kai Havertz took Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly went from hero to villain as he was fortunate to not be sent off.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In addition to having Tazel in his corner, Andrews said he has had “the support of some other friends who reminded me how fortunate I am.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
"Within COSMOS, we are fortunate and excited to build upon a rich resource of biomarker data to test how two interventions may improve biological aging and reduce age-related clinical outcomes."
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
When he died in 1971, it was fortunate that she had two grandchildren living close to her to help her through her grief.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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