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misadventure

[mis-uhd-ven-cher] / ˌmɪs ədˈvɛn tʃər /


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Nine, to be specific, after Mike Tomlin exited the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday after 19 seasons—the last a stirring but doomed misadventure with enigmatic Malibu life guru Aaron Rodgers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

A lurid tale of misadventure, moral bankruptcy and mean girls, “His & Hers” has other qualities, too, notably Tessa Thompson, whose recent turn in “Hedda” haunts her role in this potboiler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

An inquest found Oli died as a result of misadventure.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

An inquest into his death found Oli died as a result of misadventure.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

As it was, he thought that on the attendant’s evidence he could give a certificate of death by misadventure in falling from bed.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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