unfortunate
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Artan said the decision to bar him entry to the US for the World Cup was "unfortunate"
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Musk offered his condolences, calling the accident "most unfortunate."
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
That imminence has now become an unfortunate reality for Fishwife, which announced Wednesday that it is pausing shipments of the delicate fish for the summer.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
But even people who don’t mean to hurt capybaras can still do harm to them, an unfortunate side effect of them living in such proximity to humans.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Because of this unfortunate misunderstanding, the spooky Madame might not be a welcome visitor at Ashton Place, which gave her good reason to travel in disguise.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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