inopportune moment
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The latest letdown comes at an inopportune moment.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
That makes it a foregone conclusion that Jun-hee will give birth at a most inopportune moment, which she does.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2025
For the Lebanese, the war comes at an inopportune moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2024
Still, the 18-year-old from Britain had just hurt herself on a fall behind the baseline at a most inopportune moment: serving for the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2021
He could ask the absolutely worst question at the most inopportune moment.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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