noun
Example Sentences
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The Curse of the Billy Goat plagued the Chicago Cubs for 71 years until Joe Maddon — remember him? — led them to a World Series title over the Cleveland Indians in 2016.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023
If Epstein could end the Curse of the Bambino and the Curse of the Billy Goat, certainly he could handle the Curse of Harry Sidhu.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022
We’re going to keep going up all the way to Great Falls to do a little hike on the Billy Goat Trail.
From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2022
He usually runs the Billy Goat, a massive street vacuum machine he pushes like a lawn mower.
From New York Times • May 28, 2021
“Now you’re talkin’ about music,” said Billy Goat.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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