misadventure

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The 18th century teemed with picaresque tales of comic misadventure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

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

An inquest found Oli died as a result of misadventure.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

Recording a conclusion of "misadventure", the coroner said he was satisfied that procedures at the care home have since improved.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 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