luckily
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of luckily
Example Sentences
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“Airlines are in the midst of a second fuel shock in less than a year in 2026,” analysts at Citi said in a recent note, adding that luckily, investors can lean on familiar playbooks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
"The next I saw him was when I was literally underneath him and thankfully no serious damage. A couple of bumps and bruises but managed to walk away unscathed, luckily."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
But luckily, we’re not deep frying in this recipe—only an inch or so of oil is needed to turn lightly battered, julienned zucchini into crispy fries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
That date became yet another money-maker with private event — a screening of “Moana” with live orchestra, luckily before the disappointing reviews and box office performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
He flew out to the coast, luckily without the wife, who is not fond of me.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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