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This year’s squad has also had some hard luck, with two starters missing the ACC Tournament through injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

He added that the upheaval was indicative of the hard luck of California Republicans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024

But now, with just 10 matches remaining, they need significantly more than goodwill and hard luck.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

He first tore his Achilles on Aug. 3, 2020, and then had more hard luck.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2023

“It was rather hard luck on them, all the same,” said he.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis




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