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
But there were sloppy errors and one bad break.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Each week seemed to bring a new bad break.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
That was a bad break, Parker; you really must treat these head men with decent respect or they'll hoodoo you so you can't get any models.
From The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop by Hamlin Garland
