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

He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

I tried to focus on those unlucky people—and let’s not forget the bird—who’d had to say their final goodbyes to a really bad listener.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx