bad luck

Example Sentences

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She added women may accept one miscarriage as bad luck, but when it happens again they frequently start to wonder if they are somehow at fault.

From BBC

Some regard that as bad luck - and the glass is usually scored to ensure it breaks.

From BBC

But that wouldn’t be the only bad luck to strike the Lakers — the next blow came with a little déjà vu.

From Los Angeles Times

Even after all the turmoil, bad luck and crisis this season there’s still a glorious opportunity to salvage European football.

From BBC

Each win confirmed his skill, and each loss felt alien: It was never his fault, just bad luck or a referee’s bad call.

From Los Angeles Times