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
But I am also grateful that I lucked into seeing this side of a legendary coach, comedian and thinker, a man who definitely made me feel like I could call anytime.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2022
I had lucked into a pair of fleece-lined army pants two winters past.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
