1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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2
as in chance
the uncertain course of events
let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck
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One reason for the run of luck: Treasury bills, seen as ultrasafe, attract hordes of buyers despite paying very low interest, enabling Uncle Sam to run huge deficits without short-term repercussions.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Wish them the best of luck in their lives, and leave the chat.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
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As the Southeast U.S. recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, consumers looking to change their air travel plans to or from affected areas without taking a financial hit may be out of luck, experts said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Patsy had used Operation Match before meeting Jeff, but had no luck.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Wish them the best of luck in their lives, and leave the chat.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
Sean Rayford | Getty Images News | Getty Images
As the Southeast U.S. recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, consumers looking to change their air travel plans to or from affected areas without taking a financial hit may be out of luck, experts said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Patsy had used Operation Match before meeting Jeff, but had no luck.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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