fortunate
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Affording the home was “frankly, a very big stretch,” but he felt fortunate enough to buy when interest rates were at rock bottom.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Mr. Fryer is fortunate to have had professors who pressed him to become good by working hard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
I was fortunate to be at Van Halen’s next-to-last show at the Hollywood Bowl, and I remember every song felt insanely fast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
In the NFL, top players are drafted in an order designed to reward the least fortunate first and the most fortunate last.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
When people feel sorry for themselves, the last thing they want is to be reminded how fortunate they really are.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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