hard luck
Example Sentences
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This year’s squad has also had some hard luck, with two starters missing the ACC Tournament through injury.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
The time for hard luck stories and excuses has gone.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024
It’s possible hard luck played a role in the death disparities too.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023
This season, after some hard luck early, Eberle has scored six times his past 11 games entering Thursday’s game — coinciding with the best stretch of team play in franchise history.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2022
Too much hard luck can create a permanent meanness of spirit in any creature.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
