fluke
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Mexico, which won on a fluke goal and two miraculous saves, stands virtually no chance of beating soccer titans like France and Argentina once the knockout stage of the World Cup begins.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
It was a fluke, but it led to the promotion of H.R.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
That therapy is a critical narrative element of the “Backrooms” film is no fluke.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Suddenly, the whale’s dark body arced above the surface before diving down to reveal its tail, or fluke.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Jerrie wanted the other women to succeed as well in order to prove that she wasn't a fluke.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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