star-crossed
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The Clippers, on the other hand, had been arguably the most star-crossed franchise in NBA history, without a single title.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
A vibrating violin behind a fiery curtain and a song about star-crossed planets are among the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Their retelling imagines the star-crossed lovers meeting later in life, repositioning the story from a perspective of age and experience, with the title characters aged in their 40s.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
With time running out to save its star-crossed season, USC put itself in position for a statement-making Saturday, only to see that dream devolve into a nightmare in an 82-67 loss to No. 12 Nebraska.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
We star-crossed lovers from District 12, who suffered so much and enjoyed so little the rewards of our victory, do not seek the fans’ favor, grace them with our smiles, or catch their kisses.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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