fluke
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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
Since higher doses failed to produce better results, researchers couldn’t rule out the possibility that improvements were a fluke.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
They are in the final for a reason, semis last year, quarters the year before - this isn't some fluke.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Anton Forsberg, playing in the postseason for the first time, has been almost as good in goal for the Kings, though he was victimized by two fluke goals Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Sarai wondered if the bird knew that it had made the difference between life and death for five blue abominations, or if it had simply been a fluke.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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