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
“It didn’t matter what the part was. I lucked out in a way that I feel so proud to be able to portray this part, but still, I feel like I manifested it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024
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 lucked out and my finger landed on the right one first.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
