unfortunately
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Unfortunately for their stocks, the message appears to be getting through.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
Unfortunately, the case for neither change is very persuasive, and the trustees are significantly more optimistic than the Congressional Budget Office or the Census Bureau.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Unfortunately for the Clippers, Leonard, George and the era’s other big-name players were rarely healthy or at their peaks when the lights were brightest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Unfortunately, the headache has spread to Halloween in recent years, making it the looming gate to a season of discontent.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
Unfortunately, during battle, our magic tore a hole in reality, and we fell through a portal to Earth.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing unfortunately
Bud, Not Buddy
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