fortunately

Example Sentences

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Quickly, it became apparent that the heat pump didn't work properly, but fortunately it was under guarantee and once it had been replaced it worked very well indeed.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"We are aware that a number of private properties have been affected, but fortunately they were unoccupied at the time," said Cyngor Gwynedd.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

And fortunately enough, everybody’s interests were aligned on that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

These weren’t merely negative perceptions or ugly stereotypes, and fortunately these groups were willing to face reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

He needs to rest, and the only accommodation we can find for the night is a stretch of green meadow, where the grass fortunately is soft.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar