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
I did a good job of battling back today and not letting a bad break like that, which cost me a couple shots, get to me.
From BBC • May 16, 2025
Each week seemed to bring a new bad break.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023
“I got a really bad break there on 12, which probably cost me two shots,” Scheffler said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022
“It’s a bad break for Mr. Masher!” ejaculated the big man with the crooked eye and glowering look.
From Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star by Standish, Burt L.
