luck

Example Sentences

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But the number of stocks with above-average growth rates is no greater than you’d expect, assuming that being above average is a matter of luck alone.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

In the meantime, Blackpool is stuck in a whirlpool, where cheap accommodation draws in people down on their luck, who in turn place huge strain on local government services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

He got a little bit of luck with the retaken penalty that got him started against Croatia, but even that showed his mental strength.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

"Living in a cave dwelling in the context of climate change is honestly an incredible stroke of luck," said Eclercy‑Deterpigny, who now serves as head of the local tourism association.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Everyone saved paper for Sadako’s good luck cranes.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr