bad luck
Example Sentences
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The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s abduction is a tragic tale of bad luck and bad calls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Across different cultures, they have been viewed as everything from mystical guides that help lost travelers find their way home to ominous creatures associated with bad luck.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
You might think that these otherwise symmetrical examples of bad luck would induce similar levels of stress and anxiety.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
"I used to think that we were really a totally oppressed team, but after these three games, I have noticed that we also have bad luck as well," Ghalenoei added.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
It was sullen with helpless fury at all the bad luck that had befallen them lately.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
