as luck would have it
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Countries take it in turns to host its get togethers, and as luck would have it for Sir Keir, it is the UK’s go.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024
He called me back and said, “OK, as luck would have it, my wife came up with someone.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2023
And, as luck would have it, they are all wrapped up in the same player - Rickie Fowler.
From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2023
The part that I played was originally written for a man and as luck would have it, it just kind of worked out and I loved making it.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2023
Just then Sarah came into the kitchen and, as luck would have it, she was carrying four or five shopping bags and looking smug.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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