luckless

Example Sentences

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The Luckless Colts - Andrew Luck’s shoulder has not healed enough for him to play - do have some luck.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2017

Luckless Pompey's problems began a fortnight ago when a cancelled connecting flight meant a journey to San Diego ended up taking 42 hours.

From The Guardian • Jul. 26, 2010

The same report stated that publishers have just received three volumes from the Poet entitled: The Luckless Volunteer, The Sightless Companion, The Courageous Poor Serving Maid.

From Time Magazine Archive

Her gentle spirit yearns When she reads of Robin Burns— Luckless Bard!

From A Selection from the Works of Frederick Locker by Locker-Lampson, Hannah Jane

My dear Miss Omar: Once on a time there was a Luckless Pot, marred in the making, that had the luck to be of service to a Pipkin.

From In the Bishop's Carriage by Michelson, Miriam