1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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2
as in chance
the uncertain course of events
let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck
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Recent Examples of luck
Despite that bad luck, Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson plans to take advantage of the draft placement.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Atlantans who want to experience some of the show’s classical-pop fusions live are in luck.
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Danielle Charbonneau,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Chisholm hasn’t had the best luck with foul balls lately.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
After Orlando’s devastating collapse against Detroit, Banchero didn’t talk about injuries, bad luck or officiating.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Atlantans who want to experience some of the show’s classical-pop fusions live are in luck.
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Danielle Charbonneau,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Chisholm hasn’t had the best luck with foul balls lately.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
After Orlando’s devastating collapse against Detroit, Banchero didn’t talk about injuries, bad luck or officiating.
—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
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His focus is what happens on the pitch, including the fortunes of Hyam and Cacace, who were obviously absent when the rest of the squad reconvened in Wrexham on Tuesday to kick off pre-season training.
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By holding onto their investments, investors can continue building their wealth while deferring taxes, helping their fortunes grow over time.
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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
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Now’s your chance to grab a closet’s worth of sleek, sculpting essentials, like the SpanxShape Booty Boost leggings for $44 off, and the SpanxSmooth Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt for $30 off.
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Plantation Police detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
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Officials did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding Ortiz Canseco's disappearance.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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