fortunately

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Maybe, but fortunately for us, the Chateau Marmont no longer allows guests to perform seances.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Among their finds is a fire extinguisher dating from 1942, newspapers from the week after D-Day, and a tin of "whole chicken in jelly" - fortunately empty.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“Our sales are hitting new records at our bars downtown, fortunately, but our costs have risen dramatically.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

That building was destroyed by bombings during World War II, but fortunately the collection’s most important works, including the Bellini, had been stored elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

But fortunately I still had the letter to Mr. Emerson.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison