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
It was a bad break for the driver who started the day eighth in points and was looking to make up ground with four races to go before the playoffs.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022
You’ve been a good lad here but for your one bad break fifteen months ago, and this one.
From The Spoilers of the Valley by Watson, Robert
