bad break
Example Sentences
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With stroke play, he says, “one bad break like that would ruin your chances for the entire event.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
I did a good job of battling back today and not letting a bad break like that, which cost me a couple shots, get to me.
From BBC • May 16, 2025
Each week seemed to bring a new bad break.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023
“I try to stay even-keel throughout the round, and if I get a bad break, it is what it is,” Angela said.
From Seattle Times • May 21, 2023
It’s a bad break I’m afraid; bolt sheared off.”
From Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars or The Rivals of Riverside by Chadwick, Lester
