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/lʌk/There was an element of luck in the last basket.
He's had nothing but bad luck since moving to New York.
It was sheer luck that we found the house.
It's a custom that is believed to bring good luck.
Many people believe it's bad luck to walk under a ladder.
Their luck is bound to run out sometime.
Perhaps your luck will change and you'll meet someone really nice.
My luck held and I found a gas station just in time.
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