fortunate
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But choristers believe the event would be fortunate to get a fraction of those numbers, given the costs involved.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Wildlife, livestock and vegetation are not as fortunate.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
To quote some very succinct words from Macklemore, something I never believed I’d do but am very fortunate to be able to: “When the news cycle moves on, which it will, don’t move with it.”
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
By far the ugliest commotion was a tweet from a political figure many of us were fortunate to be unfamiliar with, Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Kendra relished being part of the mercurial procession, overjoyed at the fortunate ending to the terrible night.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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