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twist of fate

NOUN

reversal of fortune

Synonyms

WEAK

wild card

Example Sentences

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Gjoshe meanwhile is determined to remain upbeat, rather than dwelling on the cruel twist of fate that has disrupted his footballing career.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Now, by a twist of fate, former officials are facing trial in the same place.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Opera remains her great love, and it seems a perfect twist of fate that Stasevska was tapped to conduct “Akhnaten.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Dennis is indeed twinless — not by a twist of fate but because he came into this world a singleton and is lying.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Now, by a twist of fate, a rotting log gave way and a large section bulged forward under the added strain.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford