lucked into

Example Sentences

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Generally he’s been working as a sound engineer and music producer, but recently he lucked into a role playing bass for a successful touring band.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

At this point in the season — or garden, in this case — we’ve got a sense whether our starting lineup will remain leggy and lagging or whether we’ve lucked into home-run heirlooms.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

“Who won? I don’t even know who lucked into it.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 19, 2023

The Angels lucked into the hard part and can’t pull off the simple part.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2022

He’d lucked into a thrilling time in theoretical physics.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin