lucked out

Example Sentences

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“We kind of lucked out in the last decade,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

His family did some research and lucked out.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

But I lucked out with an uncrowded early-summer weekday; expect full sessions with a maximum of 12 surfers on peak days and weekends.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023

I had an instinct that it would work, and I don’t know how I lucked out so much in finding a collaborator.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

Palmer, Casey: Casey lucked out in a big way.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith