fluke

Example Sentences

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For those who grew up with Ms. Blume’s star fixed immutably in their literary firmament, it’s hard to think of her success as a fluke of time and place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

But here they proved victory over Hull KR was no fluke and it could prove a season of surprises for the Knights, while the Airlie Birds contemplated a second successive defeat.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Kevin Keshishyan, Los Altos: A 6-7 junior, Keshishyan entered this week averaging 20.4 points and 8.2 rebounds, proving his summer development was no fluke.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Proving it was no fluke, it was the second time in three months that big-serving Rybakina has beaten the world number one.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

“Oh man, you must’ve been pissed! I mean, so close, and then something fluke happens and ruins everything. All that money.”

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds