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
He added that the upheaval was indicative of the hard luck of California Republicans.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024
He must now prove he can be the winner England wants at the fourth time of asking rather than telling the same the hard luck story of his three previous tournaments in charge.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2022
Almost overnight, the Harrig family mailbox was filled with letters full of hard luck stories: sick children, lost jobs, burned out homes.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2022
Ten children and a lot of hard luck had worn him down, had worn away most of the arrogance he came to this country with.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
