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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

He got a bad break in the third inning.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 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




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