luckily
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of luckily
Example Sentences
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But luckily for the Simmons family, the fine has been waived.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
But luckily, he said, the park has a robust “ecological baseline,” which includes two decades of population monitoring, species documentation and vegetation inventories that can help guide and inform next steps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
That may be the case, but luckily for those watching the crude oil markets for guidance, there is precedent to look toward.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
Like all those outside, he worries constantly for his immediate family, who luckily all survived the war.
From Barron's ● May 9, 2026
One step forward, a quick glance at Elinor, who luckily had her back turned, and she was right beside the display case.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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