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: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Then, about a year and a half later, hundreds more dolphins stranded in shallow waters in the same area, although, luckily, no deaths were reported.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
The jaguar was in the boat that had capsized, but luckily was wedged under a seat, so he was recovered.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The couple has luckily found a last-minute replacement, but Brenner said that the ordeal added unnecessary stress to what should be one of the happiest times of her life.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The prize, furnished by presenting sponsor Dawn Powerwash — luckily, smooth delivery of product placement is old hat for Lakshmi — is also a statement of purpose for the first cooking show to air on CBS in over a decade.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
The jaguar was in the boat that had capsized, but luckily was wedged under a seat, so he was recovered.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The couple has luckily found a last-minute replacement, but Brenner said that the ordeal added unnecessary stress to what should be one of the happiest times of her life.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The prize, furnished by presenting sponsor Dawn Powerwash — luckily, smooth delivery of product placement is old hat for Lakshmi — is also a statement of purpose for the first cooking show to air on CBS in over a decade.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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