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misadventure

[mis-uhd-ven-cher] / ˌmɪs ədˈvɛn tʃər /


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Sato told the news outlet he was now staying with a relative and, despite his recent misadventure, was planning his next sailing trip, to the Philippines.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Before diving into the 5th Circuit’s latest misadventure, it’s worth lingering on the sheer scale of its losing streak.

From Slate Jun. 12, 2026

"Four years after England's previous Ashes misadventure had sparked headlines about a drinking culture, it was all depressingly familiar."

From BBC Apr. 13, 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

Downstairs at Snowberger’s, my daddy deals with death by misadventure, illness, and natural causes galore.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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