misfortunes
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Despite undeniable talent, those early misfortunes could now be seen as an omen of what was to come.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Back pain, difficult childbirth, dental crowding and sinus infections are not random misfortunes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Until now, Ferguson - invariably known as Fergie - has been a great survivor in royal circles and has bounced back repeatedly from misfortunes.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Practical advice from one Charles Dickens in “Sketches by Boz”: “Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
Through all his misfortunes they were faithful to him.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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