snakebit

Example Sentences

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The NBA’s most snakebit franchise pulled off the most miraculous comeback of the playoffs, roaring back to win in overtime, 115-104.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

It certainly wasn’t for the Jets, who were downright snakebit — just as some say they’ve been since Joe Namath delivered the franchise its only Super Bowl title after the 1968 season.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

He’s snakebit again on the Black side of a Petroff’s against So, as his pawn sacrifice in a fantastically complicated position boils down after 31. dxe5 Qc7 32.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2022

Winger Samuel Grandsir — who spent part of the last week in France with his partner, who last month gave birth to a boy — was especially snakebit with Melia stopping three of his shots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2021

I wish I could get snakebit, and make him go for the doctor!”

From The Brown Mouse by Quick, Herbert