the luck of the draw
noun phrase
—used to say that the result of something cannot be controlled and depends on chance
The weather may be good or bad that day—it all depends on the luck of the draw.
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If your case doesn’t qualify as an emergency, EMTALA doesn’t apply and your ability to receive medical treatment becomes the luck of the draw based on your insurance.
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Renee Hsia, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
As balanced as baseball tries to make the schedule, the luck of the draw comes into play during the last seven weeks of the year.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
Stress and anxiety certainly can lead to erectile challenges, so can daily life and the luck of the draw.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
But Madigan’s path to becoming the all-encompassing political titan came thanks, in part, to the luck of the draw.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
The next 16 are in Division I and on down the line through Division V. Like SRV, Branham and Santa Teresa benefitted from the luck of the draw.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
While most San Francisco 49ers fans heading to Las Vegas this weekend for Super Bowl LVIII already have their golden ticket to the game, longtime fan Erika Mendoza is going empty-handed, hoping Sin City gives her the luck of the draw.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
Keep gameplay simple, keep it speedy, and really make winning the luck of the draw.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Nov. 2023
Of course, this time having a strong vocabulary may be an advantage to players who prefer not to rely on the luck of the draw.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
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Renee Hsia, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
As balanced as baseball tries to make the schedule, the luck of the draw comes into play during the last seven weeks of the year.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
Stress and anxiety certainly can lead to erectile challenges, so can daily life and the luck of the draw.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
But Madigan’s path to becoming the all-encompassing political titan came thanks, in part, to the luck of the draw.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
The next 16 are in Division I and on down the line through Division V. Like SRV, Branham and Santa Teresa benefitted from the luck of the draw.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
While most San Francisco 49ers fans heading to Las Vegas this weekend for Super Bowl LVIII already have their golden ticket to the game, longtime fan Erika Mendoza is going empty-handed, hoping Sin City gives her the luck of the draw.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
Keep gameplay simple, keep it speedy, and really make winning the luck of the draw.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Nov. 2023
Of course, this time having a strong vocabulary may be an advantage to players who prefer not to rely on the luck of the draw.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
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