jinx
Example Sentences
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Once again, Bill Plaschke has literally jinxed another Southern California sports team with his proclamation questions regarding the Rams:
From Los Angeles Times
The Rams are going to win it all, and before you cry jinx, understand that this is just putting into words what many already are thinking.
From Los Angeles Times
Christie joked that he feared he had "jinxed" Scotland's draw.
From BBC
"I don't want to jinx it, but I feel like it's gone very, very well," says Ricky.
From BBC
“I don’t want to jinx it,” said Seckeita Lewis, who was flying Friday from San Francisco to Dallas on American Airlines.
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