lucked out
Example Sentences
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He lucked out with one of Southwest’s famous extra-extra-extra legroom seats on Sunday, bolting across the aisle from my row when he spied it still open.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Washington lucked out landing the only tour stop on which Strings joins the trio of greats.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024
His family did some research and lucked out.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023
It was not immediately clear whether Mr. Trump lucked out, or if an exception was made.
From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023
“Your Jennifer Niven parents are awesome, by the way. You lucked out in the parental lottery, Ultraviolet.”
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
