unfortunate
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"Unfortunate decision to make for me," said rising star Mensik, who beat American Ethan Quinn in three sets to set up the Djokovic clash.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Unfortunate to be run out in the first innings and furious he could not conjure another escape in the second.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025
Laverock’s other credits include the Hallmark original “Wedding of Dreams,” the 2017 horror film “The Hollow Child,” Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and the 2020 Lifetime movie “Spotlight on Christmas.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024
“These are two really good basketball teams. Unfortunate they are meeting this early. Everyone that’s left now is really good. LSU is certainly that. It’s going to be highly emotional and highly competitive.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2024
Unfortunate incidents had occurred, mistaken ideas had been current.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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