star-crossed
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The Clippers, on the other hand, had been arguably the most star-crossed franchise in NBA history, without a single title.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
But, like all good star-crossed stories, the pair fell in love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Despite the internet’s penchant for confusing popularity with profundity, “Heated Rivalry,” Canada’s completely inescapable gay romance series about two star-crossed hockey players, only has glimpses of true complexity.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2026
And in my case -being one of the star-crossed lovers from District 12 -it's an absolute requirement if I want any more help from sympathetic sponsors.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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