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fluke

noun

ˈflük

Definition of fluke

as in accident

an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events the discovery of oil on their property was just an amazing fluke

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Recent Examples of fluke Was the result a fluke, a random finding that didn’t mean much? — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 Can Santa Margarita show its 2025 championship in the first year of Carson Palmer as coach was no fluke? — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Somewhere deep, there's a sense of acceptance that life-threatening, trip-canceling heat waves and their rippling effects aren't a one-off fluke. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Guests at Brookfield Zoo can identify her in Dolphin Bay by her distinctive features, including a freckle on her tongue, pink coloration on her ventral side, and smaller flukes and dorsal fins in relation to her body size. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluke

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Cargo plane crashes in the US The crash is the latest in a series of high-profile aircraft accidents in the United States.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Every day, the Daily News covers page upon page of shootings, stabbings, fires, bike accidents, political happenings, etc.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of accident

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Nevertheless, for homebuyers with thin credit histories, having an alternative credit score used could mean a greater chance of getting more favorable mortgage terms.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of chance

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The prospects who are performing well enough to expect a September call-up in a normal season, like Parks Harber, might be out of luck.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The big one, of course, is that NASCAR created a new playoff format meant to erase luck.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

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