stroke of luck

Example Sentences

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The first thing that had to go right was an unbelievable stroke of luck on the unluckiest night of Tatum’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In a stroke of luck, he drew a judge known for leniency.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Djokovic feels being injury-free is a stroke of luck as he attempts to become the oldest Grand Slam men's champion in the Open era.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

The finding suggests either an extraordinary stroke of luck or that massive impacts may happen more often during planet formation than scientists previously believed.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

In a stroke of luck, they also had an idea where Willie Jett might be headed: Jett had been courting a young lady whose father kept a hotel in the nearby town of Bowling Green.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson