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
Tidewater gobies are a hardy fish fallen on hard luck.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025
He first tore his Achilles on Aug. 3, 2020, and then had more hard luck.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2023
He must now prove he can be the winner England wants at the fourth time of asking rather than telling the same the hard luck story of his three previous tournaments in charge.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2022
“At the junction of hard luck and bad times,” I answer.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
