out of luck
Example Sentences
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But any regulars hoping to get a cut from the man himself at his shop in Chessington, Surrey, might be out of luck for the next six weeks as he attends his fourth World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Biographers wishing he might slow down so they could catch up are out of luck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Multiple cast members have confirmed some version of the same thing: if you were late to breakfast, you were out of luck.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
If you’re waiting for Black Friday deals before buying, depending on what’s on your shopping list, you may be out of luck this year.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
Which meant Jenna and I and any other girls who might want privacy are out of luck.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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