by a fluke
Example Sentences
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A seven-year-old boy is in danger of losing sight in one eye because of an undiagnosed condition that was only picked up by a "fluke appointment" at the optician's.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025
And by a fluke of fate and a consequence of math, the voters here will likely decide the balance of power in the state Legislature.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2017
Elizabeth’s EB was caused by a fluke genetic mutation.
From Washington Post ● May 30, 2017
Khanga said her grandfather escaped being nabbed by the secret police by a fluke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2014
Just because you found him out before us, by a fluke, you think you can preach to us about being rude to him.
From I'll Leave It To You A Light Comedy In Three Acts by Noel Coward
