luck

Example Sentences

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Both his loyal supporters and well-financed critics have a hard time explaining Becerra’s rapid ascent, with theories ranging from outright luck to a nefarious social media push.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He says he was struck by the role luck played early in one speaker’s story—and then by how the speaker ground it out to build a multibillion-dollar business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"By sheer luck, my phone saved my life," the resident wrote.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

After all, his good luck almost always leaves nothing but carnage for the people he leaves behind.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“Actually, it was a mix of good luck and what God willed that brought us together. Mashallah.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar