unfortunate
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When Colbert presented a photo of the Emmy-winning actor covered in bees during a Season 1 episode of the wacky family sitcom, Cranston recalled a rather unfortunate injury he suffered while filming the Fox hit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“As I fell off the stage into the lap of an unfortunate audience member, I said to the full house, ‘I don’t do this,’” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
"It is unfortunate that did not happen in this case."
From BBC • Mar. 27, 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
Gran kissed a finger and touched the tiniest mole on the back of Ella's neck, a kidney bean-shaped spot that resembled a tiny birthmark to most, or an unfortunate puffy tattoo to others.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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