ill-fated
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That's how Hillary Dawa ended up accompanying two clients, British climber Chris Thrall and Polish climber Mariusz Chmielewski on his ill-fated trek up Mount Everest.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The remains of sailors who died on an ill-fated Arctic expedition have been identified by researchers using DNA testing.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It seems that despite Kidd repeatedly asking everyone to “move forward,” his presence was a constant reminder of the Mavericks’ ill-fated trade of superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The United States is a lot more than deadly weaponry and ill-fated military interventions.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
Behind him, limping and complaining, came the survivors of the ill-fated raiding party.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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