stroke of luck

Example Sentences

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But it does mean that choosing an adviser or strategy involves a big stroke of luck.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

The first thing that had to go right was an unbelievable stroke of luck on the unluckiest night of Tatum’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In a stroke of luck, he drew a judge known for leniency.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

In a remarkable stroke of luck, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope observed a comet in the middle of breaking apart.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

He was pinned by the rubble, but by a stroke of luck, his head was above water.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland