unlucky

Example Sentences

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Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire was "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

James might consider himself unlucky to battle the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder without the aid of his co-star, except for one detail: The Lakers are far from alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Thirteen is meant to be an unlucky number.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The 6-foot-7 forward hadn’t played more than 66 games in a season during his first three years in the NBA, often beset by nagging or unlucky injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But it’s real life for the billions of animals unlucky enough to have been born into the industrial food chain.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan