star-crossed

Example Sentences

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They will portray the star-crossed lovers on stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London from March 2026, as first reported by US outlet Deadline.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Class is the central theme in “Egoist”: Kosuke and Ryuta’s star-crossed romance shows us how money, and the struggle to make ends meet, can complicate even the most genuine love.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2024

The six-episode series follows their star-crossed characters, Rick and Michonne, as they fight to find their way back to one another after years of separation.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

The supernatural western follows Wynonna — a gun-slinging demon hunter descended from the legendary Wyatt Earp — and her close-knit family, including her half angel sister Waverly, town-sheriff bestie-turned-sister-in-law Nicole and star-crossed love Doc.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Certainly Peeta has thrown a wrench into our star-crossed lover dynamic.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins