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
We lucked into good weather, so the bird-watching, hikes and visits to nearby Paisley and Christmas Valley were fun adventures.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
“Who won? I don’t even know who lucked into it.”
From Washington Times • Feb. 19, 2023
Dear Carolyn: At a happy hour, I met someone who has my dream job and seems to have lucked into it relatively easily.
From Washington Post • May 16, 2022
I had lucked into a pair of fleece-lined army pants two winters past.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
