lucked into
Example Sentences
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Since the draft lottery odds were flattened in 2019, the team with the worst overall record has not once lucked into the No. 1 overall pick.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
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
He’d lucked into a thrilling time in theoretical physics.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
