tough break
Example Sentences
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“It’s a tough break for us as a team when you see something like that, a great player, a great leader,” cornerback Patrick Surtain II said.
From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023
It’s a tough break for Wolfe, who rose up the depth chart in spring and expressed hope that he had finally found the right offense for his skill set.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2022
It’s another tough break for the struggling White Sox, who have been hit hard by injuries this year.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022
“We knew that was a tough break that didn’t go our way. We were all kind of shocked by the decision. We were confident and determined, and the guys stayed with it.”
From Washington Post • May 1, 2022
"Well, that certainly is one tough break for a poor little girl," Brandon sympathized.
From Spacehounds of IPC by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)
