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used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance
- Luckily, the airline had a last-minute seat available, and I was able to catch my flight.
- He forgot to bring his umbrella, but luckily, the rain stopped just as he stepped outside.
- Luckily, the surgeon was able to remove the tumor completely, and the patient's recovery went smoothly.
- The team faced a challenging opponent, but luckily, their star player made a spectacular comeback.
- She misplaced her phone, but luckily, she retraced her steps and found it in the car.
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