mere luck

Example Sentences

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She soon realized that had been mere luck.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2023

In this way, mere luck could pay tribute to the virtues that make dreams come true.

From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2022

But Mississippi’s extraordinary accrual of power was more than mere luck.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2018

Whether this delicious bit was planned or mere luck is hard to say.

From Reuters • May 14, 2010

It was mere luck that Uncle Son didn’t go on the mission where Father was captured.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai