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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

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

It’s possible hard luck played a role in the death disparities too.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Early on as a pro, Looney endured his share of hard luck.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022

“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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