fortunately
adverb
for·tu·nate·ly
ˈfȯr-chə-nət-lē 
ˈfȯrch-nət-lē
1
: in a fortunate manner
2
: it is fortunate that
fortunately, no one was hurt
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While a 100-foot-tall tree isn’t easy to fit into most home landscapes, fortunately, there are many types of juniper shrubs that will fit just about anywhere.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Mars clashes with Pluto all week and could bring tension, but fortunately, we'll be set up for professional success long-term when the sun kisses Saturn on Jan. 4.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
There are Oscar-contending films to stream, rich stews to simmer, and, fortunately, comfy clothes to wear—without sacrificing chic.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
There's no better way to ring in 2025 than by lighting up the night sky with a dazzling display on New Year's Eve — and fortunately, the celebratory festivities will appear extra bright due to this month's final new moon that arrives at 4:26 p.m. CT on Dec. 30.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Mars clashes with Pluto all week and could bring tension, but fortunately, we'll be set up for professional success long-term when the sun kisses Saturn on Jan. 4.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
There are Oscar-contending films to stream, rich stews to simmer, and, fortunately, comfy clothes to wear—without sacrificing chic.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
There's no better way to ring in 2025 than by lighting up the night sky with a dazzling display on New Year's Eve — and fortunately, the celebratory festivities will appear extra bright due to this month's final new moon that arrives at 4:26 p.m. CT on Dec. 30.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Fortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortunately. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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