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: in a lucky manner
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: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Then, about a week after their trip, that same boat sank (luckily, with no one on board).
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Domino's Pizza Sometimes Christmas Eve and Christmas day calls for an impromptu pizza order, and luckily, Domino's will keep many restaurants open to serve those who need it.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
To Look Out For That might be the case, but luckily, the story doesn’t end there.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
And luckily, viewers at home can get in on the fun.
—The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Domino's Pizza Sometimes Christmas Eve and Christmas day calls for an impromptu pizza order, and luckily, Domino's will keep many restaurants open to serve those who need it.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
To Look Out For That might be the case, but luckily, the story doesn’t end there.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
And luckily, viewers at home can get in on the fun.
—The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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