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
But after scoring only 59 and losing eight wickets in the last 10 overs of their own innings, England cannot put this defeat down to the conditions or any kind of hard luck.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023
Early on as a pro, Looney endured his share of hard luck.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 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
