bad luck
Example Sentences
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The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s abduction is a tragic tale of bad luck and bad calls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Across different cultures, they have been viewed as everything from mystical guides that help lost travelers find their way home to ominous creatures associated with bad luck.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Even with the bad luck of the market moving against them, annuitants live longer on average than retirees who take phased withdrawals, Previtero said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Some bad luck in China and Japan after Australia helped pave the way for Antonelli to develop his winning momentum.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
And as so often seems to happen, the good luck came about because of bad luck.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
