unfortunate

Example Sentences

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"It's just unfortunate the football side of the club is suffering at the minute."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

They tell clients in a note that it is unfortunate that there is still no roadmap for Westpac’s path to its FY 2029 cost and return targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“We talked to them about what to expect ... but any kind of security that’s needed is an unfortunate aspect of doing IP shows. We just try to be mindful and monitor it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Claire Barnett says it was a "freak, unfortunate accident", but his nose was still in "full working order".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Throughout history, some of the most sought-after shipwrecks have been those that played an important role in the nation’s history before meeting an unfortunate end.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler