star-crossed
Example Sentences
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And yet it hews very closely to the classic rom-com formula, right down to one of the star-crossed lovers suddenly realizing he’s in love and sprinting to reunite with the other as music swells.
From Washington Times
As the man begins reading the letters, the movie shifts to the past, where it stays for much of the star-crossed, racism-infused romance.
From New York Times
The U.S. men’s 4x100 team did not add another debacle to its star-crossed history.
From Washington Post
The novel — already optioned for a movie when it was published — features star-crossed lovers fighting on opposite sides of a robot war and was a staple on LGBTQ+ reading recommendation lists last year.
From Seattle Times
But nothing is simple in Tracy’s star-crossed life: A popular former football coach appears on the scene, becoming the favored contender.
From Washington Post
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