luck into
verb
lucked into; lucking into; lucks into
US, informal
: to find or get (something) seemingly because of good luck
She lucked into a good job.
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Unlike Utah and Chicago, teams trying to lose who just so happened to luck into unexpected wins, the visiting and contending Minnesota Timberwolves established themselves early, withstood a spirited Golden State rally and handed the Warriors a 127-117 loss.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
There’s a chance both could luck into top-four lottery slots.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Typically, teams find a way to luck into an interception or two each year.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
If the Dodgers force the issue and Fox lucks into a seventh game, the commercial haul is expected to top $330 million.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
There’s a chance both could luck into top-four lottery slots.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Typically, teams find a way to luck into an interception or two each year.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
If the Dodgers force the issue and Fox lucks into a seventh game, the commercial haul is expected to top $330 million.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Luck into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luck%20into. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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