the curse

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They enact for their confused rescuer the story of the forgotten fairy at the christening, the curse and the spindle—and then go back to sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The main obstacle comes from what scientists call the "curse of dimensionality."

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

That was even more true in the 1970s, when two oil crises helped turn stagflation into the curse of the decade.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

BBC Sport takes a closer look at the curse of the new stadium in the Premier League era.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“I know when and where the curse was laid,” Ultima continued.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya