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
“We just thought it was a hard luck story,” Lim said.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2022
“At the junction of hard luck and bad times,” I answer.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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