ill-fated
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The remains of sailors who died on an ill-fated Arctic expedition have been identified by researchers using DNA testing.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Svetnoy was the first crew member of the ill-fated western to bring a lawsuit against the producers, alleging they were negligent in Hutchins’ October 2021 death.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Police officers are analysing skid marks on Jupiter Island's 30mph South Beach Road to gauge the speed of the 82-time tour winner's car while attempting his ill-fated overtake manoeuvre.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
October’s windfall also proved fleeting: In January, one of the Hyperliquid accounts lost more than $128 million on an ill-fated bet that ether would rise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
But Chix Verbil’s ill-fated quest to impress the dames is, once again, another story.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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