lucked out
Example Sentences
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He lucked out with one of Southwest’s famous extra-extra-extra legroom seats on Sunday, bolting across the aisle from my row when he spied it still open.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
I lucked out and landed an invite to a “Coyote vs. Acme” cast-and-crew screening in November 2023 when there was hope that Warner Bros. might soon sell its controversially canceled cartoon to a new distributor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
Washington lucked out landing the only tour stop on which Strings joins the trio of greats.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024
His family did some research and lucked out.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023
“Audrey lucked out by getting rid of him.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
