misfortune

Example Sentences

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Even the way that she reacts to her misfortune — and a lot of it is self-inflicted — feels like a past version of me, or a low-vibrational version of me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

That worry is the massive drop-off in proven quality at international level should any misfortune befall England captain and record goalscorer Harry Kane.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Normally, others misfortune isn’t something I pile on, but oh, did that woman earn some scorn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The argument goes on long enough, and with enough attendant pain, that a viewer will inevitably ask himself what role personal responsibility plays in all this collateral misfortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Their misfortune began one day at Briny Beach.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket