tough break
Example Sentences
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This is a tough break, but it may not be as bad as you think.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
“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 Kurtis,” coach Tim Albin said in a statement released by the school.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2022
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
And the tough break is the both of them lives on the same block.
From The Boy Grew Older by Broun, Heywood
