fortunate
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Others, he says, were not so fortunate and lost thousands.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Those fortunate enough to get a presidential rebrand appear anxious to show their appreciation.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Your son is fortunate to have such kind family members.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
But a few charters with less clear-cut cases were not so fortunate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“No one knows he is fortunate until he becomes unfortunate,” my father said quietly.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
Vocabulary lists containing fortunate
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