mischance
Example Sentences
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In Geoffrey Chaucer's famous Canterbury Tales, written in the 14th Century, he said: "And on a Friday fell all this mischance".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2024
Like Paul Stover, many have simply decided not to decide for now, hoping that some combination of age, legal drama or mischance might avert a rematch they dread.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
Much about a buzzy evening served to remind an observer of the role that chance and mischance play in any Hollywood success.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2017
Even if Greatest Cities of the World were, by some hideous mischance, to run to 20 series, Griff would be unlikely to make it to Lagos.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 30, 2010
I wished that I were anyone but Ophelia, victim of mischance and evil.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing mischance
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act III
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