bad break
Example Sentences
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With stroke play, he says, “one bad break like that would ruin your chances for the entire event.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
But there were sloppy errors and one bad break.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024
Each week seemed to bring a new bad break.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023
And, she says, Miss Havisham's heartbreak is relatable to anyone who has been through a bad break up.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023
“Say, that was a bad break for me,” murmured Phil, as the door closed, and before Dave or Roger could speak.
From Dave Porter and the Runaways Last Days at Oak Hall by Boehm, H. Richard
