I have had the fortune of vs I have had the fortune to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I have had the fortune of' is used when referring to a specific experience or situation that has brought luck or success. On the other hand, 'I have had the fortune to' is used when talking about the opportunity or privilege to do something.

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I have had the fortune of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific experience or situation that has brought luck or success.

Examples:

I have had the fortune of meeting some amazing people in my life.
She has had the fortune of traveling to many different countries.

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I have had the fortune of
I have had the distinct pleasure of living inside two biospheres.
I have had the honour of dining with him twice.
That's because I have had the course cleared for us.
I have had the honour to inspect his regiments.
I have had the displeasure of their company, in years past.
I have had the same schedule for six years.
Lately I have had the luck of the devil.
Because Norrie and I have had the exact same seizure.
Miss Lane, I have had the most splendid of notions.
I have had the chance to rescue a teammate before.
I have had the entire situation explained to me.
I have had the most awful day.
I have had the room next to mine prepared for you.
Mr. Rochester, I have had the privilege many times...
Henry cabot lodge and I have had the opportunity of serving with president eisenhower...
I have had the best day ever.
I have had the same hair day since 1979.
I have had the proper instruction since I was four.
I have had the same experience.
As a doctor, I have had the opportunity to study this health problem.

Alternatives:

I have been fortunate enough to
I have been lucky to

I have had the fortune to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when talking about the opportunity or privilege to do something.

Examples:

I have had the fortune to work with some of the best professionals in the industry.
She has had the fortune to study at a prestigious university.

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This bow is one of the few miracles that I have had the fortune to see.
During these few days that have passed since 16 October, I have had the fortune to hear, from the mouths of authoritative persons, words which confirm the spiritual awakening of modern man.
Then, in the phase of search for the thesis I have had the fortune to know "The Theory of the Monads" of G.W. Leibniz.
I thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for the unfaltering support you have given me, and I would hope that my successor can enjoy a Presidency that is as active and happy as that I have had the fortune to experience myself.
Although I have not had the fortune to meet him this lifetime, I have fervent hopes that I can in the future.
The vineyard was acquired in the mid-1950s with the first winemaking experiences taking place in 1958 by that incredible vigneron of father Roagna. The first vintage was 1978, which I have never had the fortune to taste.
I have never had the fortune to be on a major record label but have enjoyed being with a major film company so it's hard to compare.If people recognise you that's cool.
In this period I have had the good fortune to hear diverse interpretations of these pieces by various artists.
I have had the good fortune to always live in beautiful spaces, designed by architects, almost always members of my family.
After celebrating the 17th World Youth Day in Toronto, today I have had the good fortune to add to the list of saints a wonderful evangelizer from this continent: Brother Pedro de San José de Betancurt.
In this period I have had the good fortune to hear
He is by far the best musician I have ever had the good fortune to play with.
Mr President, I speak on behalf of the new Italian Socialist Party(PSI) in support of the legitimate demands of so many Roma whom I have had the good fortune to meet in my years of social and political engagement.
This year I have also had the good fortune to stay in this beautiful farm, managed magnificently by Lorella and Gianni, whom I sincerely thank for the generous availability and hospitality.
I have had the great good fortune to have good meetings every time.
I have also had the good fortune to meet supportive people to accompany me on this journey, an indispensable element since in such a complicated and chaotic context it is all too easy for one to get lost.
The views, the accommodation, the owners all impart a magic from which I was thoroughly grounded in the short week we were there, it was the most restful place I have ever had the good fortune to encounter.
I have had the great good fortune to become acquainted with many persons who are at the forefront of trying to teach and preserve the Piemontese language and its rich literary tradition.
Mr Ephremidis, the Commission shares your concern about the conservation of the historic Monemvassia bridge, which I have had the good fortune to visit, and which really is part of the heritage of us all.
And I have had the good fortune to witness Stacy Barrett bring to life a delicious new perishable... Out of nothing, other than her own imagination, Stacy has invented the pake... a pie and a cake in one dish.

Alternatives:

I have had the opportunity to
I have been privileged to

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