tough break
Example Sentences
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This is a tough break, but it may not be as bad as you think.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
“It’s a tough break for us as a team when you see something like that, a great player, a great leader,” cornerback Patrick Surtain II said.
From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023
What seemed like good fortune for the Brewers ended up being a tough break.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2022
“We knew that was a tough break that didn’t go our way. We were all kind of shocked by the decision. We were confident and determined, and the guys stayed with it.”
From Washington Post • May 1, 2022
A tough break that just couldn't be helped.
From Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal by Bowen, Robert Sydney
