- plural of misfortune.
misfortunes
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Back pain, difficult childbirth, dental crowding and sinus infections are not random misfortunes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
The festival comes with many traditions, including deep-cleaning the house beforehand to sweep away the old year's misfortunes and welcome a fresh start.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
Some observers attributed Milei’s misfortunes to his tough austerity program, which brought down inflation but so far has failed to attract investments and create new jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2025
The human condition includes a vast array of unavoidable misfortunes.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2025
“Little bit more than that,” he answered and went ahead to tell her about his own involvement in another of Tar Baby’s misfortunes.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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