fortunate
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Suppose you are fortunate enough to retire with the current maximum monthly Social Security benefit of $5,181 at age 70 and a $2 million Roth retirement account.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Americans are fortunate, however, in having strong constitutional protection for free expression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
“It infuriates her. It doesn’t make me mad. I feel very fortunate that I can make time during the day and do these things.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Astronomers were able to look deep inside Shadow Blaster thanks to a fortunate alignment with another galaxy positioned between it and Earth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
Some artists are fortunate enough to come from wealthy families or to have patrons.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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