fortunate
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Example Sentences
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Despite this, I am very fortunate to know a group of new coaches who have broken into management positions.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
In addition to having Tazel in his corner, Andrews said he has had “the support of some other friends who reminded me how fortunate I am.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Mahaffey considers himself fortunate: If he hadn’t received an offer from Cornell, where he’s set to attend this fall, he would have spent weeks “walking around on eggshells” awaiting BU’s response.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
We were fortunate not to need the income when I was 64.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
They were fortunate to come upon a local man, Oswell Swann, half black, half Piscataway, who, for seven dollars, agreed to take them directly to Captain Cox’s place.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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