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
The Seattle Seawolves lucked into the Major League Rugby playoffs, and into hosting a first-round game, after two teams were eliminated because of rules violation.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2022
The pay and benefits are wonderful, and I remain thankful I lucked into this opportunity.
From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2022
I’m just as relieved as I was when Andrea from Death-Cast called me Timothy during the call, when I thought I’d actually lucked into more life.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
