out of luck
Example Sentences
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But any regulars hoping to get a cut from the man himself at his shop in Chessington, Surrey, might be out of luck for the next six weeks as he attends his fourth World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
If you hadn’t already purchased a travel-insurance policy before this week’s events, you are likely out of luck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
If no Roth option is available, workers making over $150,000 in 2025 wanting to make catch-up contributions will be out of luck.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
Students with special needs, as well as those whose families cannot afford to participate, will be out of luck.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025
Rural shoppers across large swaths of the country were similarly out of luck when it came to accessing fresh produce.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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