stroke of luck

Example Sentences

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The alert sent by the border police from their camp near the lake was a stroke of luck that prevented more lives from being lost, scientists say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"It's really a stroke of luck," Sadiakhou told AFP of his involvement in the Fongoli Savanna Chimpanzee Project, which was founded by US primatologist Jill Pruetz in 2001.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 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

“What a stroke of luck that you should be in this Mark,” said Bigwig.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams