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

In a remarkable stroke of luck, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope observed a comet in the middle of breaking apart.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Nuno's team took the lead with a huge stroke of luck in the 13th minute.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

In the first stroke of luck I’ve had all day, my English teacher actually seems to be an interesting human being.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish