good fortune
"Good fortune" often implies a positive outcome that occurs by chance rather than by one's own actions.
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Definition
B1General
(common)A favorable outcome that happens by chance.
Example
- She attributed her promotion to good fortune.
- Winning the lottery was pure good fortune.
B2Prosperity
(common)A state of success or prosperity.
Example
- His good fortune in business allowed him to retire early.
- They lived a life of good fortune and happiness.
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