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After all, those who die are the misfortunate among many, many more people who take selfies in the same places, and live to share the pictures.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2024

And the Uruguayan, who has scored five goals in all competitions, was even able to crack a smile at his own misfortunate as he ran over to congratulate his team-mate.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023

This is Telesco’s least-productive draft, a fact emphasized by Verrett’s career-long misfortunate with injuries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2023

They have had the misfortunate to run into Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs the past two postseasons, dropping a 42-36 overtime decision Sunday in the divisional round.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2022

Lady Constance was correct, and if you have ever had the misfortunate of hearing a violinist tuning, you will understand the momentary confusion.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood


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