fortunate
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Clews said his family was fortunate to have a large tank, giving them some flexibility over when to buy more fuel.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
I was fortunate to experience this recently as director of an international research team carrying out fieldwork in the Theban necropolis, a Unesco world heritage site near the modern Egyptian city of Luxor.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
I had prepped appetizers, sides and heavily salted my steaks, in advance, which was fortunate.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
“We believe we are very fortunate to have Roger at the helm,” Kraft wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
She was more fortunate than other maidens beloved of the gods.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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