lucked into

Example Sentences

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Generally he’s been working as a sound engineer and music producer, but recently he lucked into a role playing bass for a successful touring band.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“Who won? I don’t even know who lucked into it.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 19, 2023

But I am also grateful that I lucked into seeing this side of a legendary coach, comedian and thinker, a man who definitely made me feel like I could call anytime.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2022

Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a race team that lucked into one rain-shorted win in 2019 but otherwise has six top-10 finishes in 182 starts.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2022

I told him that I lucked into some money and that I’d try to do right by it and that I missed him.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green