bad luck
Example Sentences
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Did Chelsea become bad finishers, was it simply a run of bad luck or was it something else?
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
Bad calls, bad luck and bad blood between county and federal leaders complicated the search for Savannah Guthrie’s kidnapped mother.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 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
“It’s bad luck for the Mark’s last day on dawn and evening,” replied Bigwig.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
