tale of woe
Example Sentences
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As Saturday showed, it becomes a tale of woe when the three Bruins guards go 0 for 3.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2024
It’s a tale of woe that would floor many people closely associated with the team.
From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023
The venom they spew may well result from some hidden tale of woe in their own upbringing, but there's no need to spread it to further generations.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2022
Yet despite enjoying plenty of possession it was familiar tale of woe for Bruno Lage's side who were once again toothless in the final third.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2022
You’ve gotta know there’s no one waiting at the front door to hear his tale of woe.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
