fortune's wheel

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This is the play's hub, and fortune's wheel is about to spin until Michael finds himself underneath it.

From The Guardian • May 26, 2012

With such inducement, more & more famous names have been grabbing an armful of records and sponsors, and going to work at fortune's wheel.

From Time Magazine Archive

The sudden turn of fortune's wheel came when a confident Marcos, who had never lost a vote in his life, called a snap election.

From Time Magazine Archive

To him fortune's wheel was distinctly revolving in their favor.

From The Triumph of John Kars A Story of the Yukon by Cullum, Ridgwell

Thus, by a mere turn of fortune’s wheel, the enemy was changed into a friend, and a dangerous road made safe and comfort-giving.

From The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 by Tracy, Louis