star-crossed

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A vibrating violin behind a fiery curtain and a song about star-crossed planets are among the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Including Jule, ace fighter for the Crowns, and Rafe, her counterpart for the Rogues, who we meet in the book’s opening pages and quickly become the star-crossed lovers of the story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

And in the same instant, Andie’s dreams of a romance with her star-crossed lover begin to cloud her better judgment.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

They will portray the star-crossed lovers on stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London from March 2026, as first reported by US outlet Deadline.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

They would have thought we were star-crossed lovers.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven