bad luck

Example Sentences

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But it was Russell's bad luck to join Mercedes just as they made a hash of the new regulations that were introduced in 2022.

From BBC

"If they do, they finish the ride then go to the back of their car and spit three times to dispel the bad luck," he says.

From BBC

“Don’t ever say you don’t believe in the Old Man of the Mountains. He hears everything that’s said in these hills, and he’ll cause you to have bad luck.”

From Literature

The idea, which took root quickly among users and influencers, is that America is a tough place to survive because a single stroke of bad luck can derail your life.

From BBC

"It's not that he wasn't concentrating. It was just a bit of bad luck."

From Barron's