unlucky

Example Sentences

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The meal ended quickly, and the remains of the unlucky rodent were left scattered across the cave floor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

All the more unlucky: both Asia and Grace are urgently trying to protect their sisters from falling into the cult’s grasp.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Depending on the season, Nebraska had been downright terrible or just slightly unlucky, a team in over its head or guilty of underperforming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Founders and lead executives Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss picked an unlucky time for an initial public offering.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The mysterious nature of his death was unlucky enough, but it would be even worse for him to be buried in the clothes he was wearing when he died.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo