ill-fated

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Based on the real, ill-fated 1970 lunar mission, Ron Howard’s “Apollo 13” turns a failed trip to the moon into a slow-building fight to get home.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The United States is a lot more than deadly weaponry and ill-fated military interventions.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Years of mismanagement and ill-fated transfers have left Spurs with a jumbled squad and a hair trigger for firing coaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Frank's shortcomings were laid bare during his ill-fated eight-month reign in charge - but he could point to other factors that have led Spurs to the dark place they currently occupy as mitigating circumstances.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

I consider mentioning her last ill-fated decision—the one about having fun at the revel—but that will just annoy her.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black