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misadventure

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


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 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

Alliance, said after the meeting that he was “heartened that the city didn’t give this misadventure a blank check.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

During his inquest at Bolton Coroner's Court, Michael Pemberton, assistant coroner for Manchester West, concluded Alex died through misadventure.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

I took the mug from her, warming my aching hands, then relayed to her the morning’s misadventure.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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