misfortune
Example Sentences
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The conflicts of interest and questionably moral options to bet on the misfortune of others has prompted many states to try and rein these platforms in.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
It is also another sign of what is surely England and Tuchel's biggest fear – how can they cope should misfortune befall all-time record goalscorer Kane?
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden, that run of misfortune seemed certain to continue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"It was kind of funny, amid our misfortune."
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
We've had misfortune and a lot of bad health.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Vocabulary lists containing misfortune
Power Prefix: mis-
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"The Experiment" and "Superstition"
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Girl with a Pearl Earring
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