bad luck
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They add to a string of lesser accidents and incidents on Spain’s rail network, particularly over the past three years, a pattern that can no longer be dismissed as mere bad luck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Poverty, bad luck and mental illness can also play a role.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
It was strikingly bad luck for Talarico to fall ill for so long so close to the campaign’s conclusion.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Is it bad luck to talk yardage goals for this season?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
It was bad luck to even speak about the Gule Wamkulu.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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