misfortunate

Example Sentences

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And the Uruguayan, who has scored five goals in all competitions, was even able to crack a smile at his own misfortunate as he ran over to congratulate his team-mate.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023

This is Telesco’s least-productive draft, a fact emphasized by Verrett’s career-long misfortunate with injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023

They have had the misfortunate to run into Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs the past two postseasons, dropping a 42-36 overtime decision Sunday in the divisional round.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2022

These people had the misfortunate of working for the company at a time when it is trying to make a rather significant paradigm shift in terms of ts strategy for content.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2017

Lady Constance was correct, and if you have ever had the misfortunate of hearing a violinist tuning, you will understand the momentary confusion.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood