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
He trailed into his own end zone and King/Drew lucked out with a game-starting safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025
She says she has "lucked out" by living in Stoke because of the "astronomical" difference with the cost of living that some overseas teachers have to endure in London.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2024
Washington lucked out landing the only tour stop on which Strings joins the trio of greats.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024
“Your Jennifer Niven parents are awesome, by the way. You lucked out in the parental lottery, Ultraviolet.”
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
