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English word

fortunate

B2Frequent NGSL-3
UK /ˈfɔːtʃənət/US /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
adjective

having or bringing an advantage, an opportunity, a piece of good luck, etc.

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Ban Ki-moon's Harvard Kennedy School Graduation Address (2023)
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We are honored and fortunate that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will deliver the graduation address for the Harvard Kennedy School Class of 2023.

Ban Ki-moon's Harvard Kennedy School Graduation Address (2023)

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