adverse fate
Example Sentences
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A fortnight had passed, and he defied his aunt, Monsieur Leroy, the whole world, an adverse fate, and the powers of evil.
From Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
His life apart from business was akin to his business life in that; reflection on what was best, just and honourable, and then his decision, which no adverse fate was ever afterwards to shake.
From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) by Robinson, Frederick William
The pity was that an adverse fate had denied him any benefit from his own foresight.
From His Unknown Wife by Tracy, Louis
He may have been of high estate, He may have been a simple yeoman, Undaunted by an adverse fate, Brave was he as the bravest Roman.
From Memorial Day and Other Verse by Reed, Helen Leah
Goldsmith struggled cheerfully with his adverse fate, and died.
From Architects of Fate or, Steps to Success and Power by Marden, Orison Swett
