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misfortune

[mis-fawr-chuhn] / mɪsˈfɔr tʃən /


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The conflicts of interest and questionably moral options to bet on the misfortune of others has prompted many states to try and rein these platforms in.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

It is also another sign of what is surely England and Tuchel's biggest fear – how can they cope should misfortune befall all-time record goalscorer Kane?

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"It was kind of funny, amid our misfortune."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

But should I ever have the misfortune of running into an actual vampire, I would willingly make a bargain: Drink my blood, fine—just don’t start singing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Their injuries turned out to be relatively minor, but still I’d felt no pleasure witnessing their misfortune.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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