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
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
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
And in my case -being one of the star-crossed lovers from District 12 -it's an absolute requirement if I want any more help from sympathetic sponsors.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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