star-crossed
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If ever there were a star-crossed young man, he would seem to be that fellow—except that even at his rebellious worst Sylvester believed in himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
They left star-crossed, stunned and searching for answers on their long flight back to Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
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
One of the announcers actually gets teary because it seems the odds will never be in our favor, we star-crossed lovers of District 12.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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