misadventure

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Nine, to be specific, after Mike Tomlin exited the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday after 19 seasons—the last a stirring but doomed misadventure with enigmatic Malibu life guru Aaron Rodgers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

A lurid tale of misadventure, moral bankruptcy and mean girls, “His & Hers” has other qualities, too, notably Tessa Thompson, whose recent turn in “Hedda” haunts her role in this potboiler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

An inquest found Oli died as a result of misadventure.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

Michel's misadventure became known after a video of his unfortunate encounter with the couple was shared online by Fabien.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

Fortuitously, no injury was sustained by either the four-footed or two-footed victims of the misadventure.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck