fluke

Example Sentences

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For those who grew up with Ms. Blume’s star fixed immutably in their literary firmament, it’s hard to think of her success as a fluke of time and place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Kevin Keshishyan, Los Altos: A 6-7 junior, Keshishyan entered this week averaging 20.4 points and 8.2 rebounds, proving his summer development was no fluke.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Proving it was no fluke, it was the second time in three months that big-serving Rybakina has beaten the world number one.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

But even this highly capable bot made one mistake - breaking a wine glass on its first attempt, which appears to have been a bad fluke.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

The whale writhes, its fluke beating powerfully against the air as it leaves the water, revealing how completely the squid’s tentacles envelop it, squeezing the whale with life-crushing force.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman