1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Rich on crime thrillers, this year’s Spanish slate also plays to two of Spain’s strengths, the subject of Spanish Screenings showcases, which luckily enough are also proved to be of general market demand: animation and genre/fantasy.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
And luckily, the script was an instant draw for collaborators.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
Jordan luckily has a solid person to learn from in Feghali, who operates more than 50 locations and is one of the brand’s largest domestic franchise owners.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2024
There’s no better way to get excited for the season ahead than with a little decor refresh — and, luckily, Walmart is up to the task.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
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John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
And luckily, the script was an instant draw for collaborators.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
Jordan luckily has a solid person to learn from in Feghali, who operates more than 50 locations and is one of the brand’s largest domestic franchise owners.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2024
There’s no better way to get excited for the season ahead than with a little decor refresh — and, luckily, Walmart is up to the task.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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