bad luck
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Across different cultures, they have been viewed as everything from mystical guides that help lost travelers find their way home to ominous creatures associated with bad luck.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
For the retiree who decides to take phased withdrawals, the bad luck would be the stock market plunging, which would have an outsize impact on lifetime retirement income.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
The “why” could be bad luck, better awareness in diagnosing concussions or something else.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
In March, Nestlé showed that it’s adroit enough to bounce back from some bad luck.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
And one gruff gentleman carrying a walking stick blamed plain old bad luck.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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