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: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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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.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
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Her exact pair is sold out nearly everywhere, but luckily, Amazon carries a similar style that channels the same sleek feel as the originals.
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Lawsuits, homeless encampments and corruption scandals have dogged the campus for decades, but luckily for Tourville, the West LA VA has come a long way.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
And luckily, Amazon’s June fashion drop includes lots of affordable arrivals.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Her exact pair is sold out nearly everywhere, but luckily, Amazon carries a similar style that channels the same sleek feel as the originals.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Lawsuits, homeless encampments and corruption scandals have dogged the campus for decades, but luckily for Tourville, the West LA VA has come a long way.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 28 May 2026
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 9 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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