hard luck
Example Sentences
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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
Tidewater gobies are a hardy fish fallen on hard luck.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025
The time for hard luck stories and excuses has gone.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024
MSU has run into hard luck on multiple fronts.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2022
Tendai thought it was hard luck for the princess to marry someone covered with scabs.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
