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: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Because there’s a whole vibe… luckily, it’s gone away.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Now, luckily, one of the stars is taking us behind the scenes, giving more deets about the flash tropical storm that almost wiped out the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show at the W South Beach hotel on May 30.
—Madeleine Marr
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Venice is only about 20 minutes away by private boat — and luckily, the island has five of them, and space for five more.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The Flanner House has regularly passed out lead testing kits in partnership with local churches, and, luckily, Cosby said, he's never heard of local residents suffering from lead poisoning.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Now, luckily, one of the stars is taking us behind the scenes, giving more deets about the flash tropical storm that almost wiped out the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show at the W South Beach hotel on May 30.
—Madeleine Marr
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Venice is only about 20 minutes away by private boat — and luckily, the island has five of them, and space for five more.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The Flanner House has regularly passed out lead testing kits in partnership with local churches, and, luckily, Cosby said, he's never heard of local residents suffering from lead poisoning.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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