hoodoo

Example Sentences

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"The yips are not a superstition," Dr. Sharon tells Ted and Coach Beard in response to their attempt to write off Dani's state as some kind of hoodoo.

From Salon

Southgate says England, a nation looking to reach a first final for 55 years, have dealt with a number of "hoodoos" already during the tournament.

From BBC

To the west, rust-colored sandstone is shaped by the wind into squat hoodoos and natural arches.

From The Verge

"They're a prestigious team and we had the hoodoo of always getting beaten by the bigger nations. We would play well but we would lose."

From BBC

The bus crashed only a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park, which is known for its intricately shaped red-rock spires called hoodoos.

From Seattle Times