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misadventure

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


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Sato told the news outlet he was now staying with a relative and, despite his recent misadventure, was planning his next sailing trip, to the Philippines.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

A coroner concluded his death was a result of misadventure.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

Before diving into the 5th Circuit’s latest misadventure, it’s worth lingering on the sheer scale of its losing streak.

From Slate Jun. 12, 2026

Coroner Elizabeth Wheeler recorded a conclusion of death by misadventure but added: "I am concerned that selfish and illegal parking can have an impact of delaying emergency vehicles which can have implications for future deaths."

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

“I shall probably be dumped into one of the furnaces before this misadventure terminates. I suspect that it would have been much wiser to address the group from floor level.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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