bad luck
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It was strikingly bad luck for Talarico to fall ill for so long so close to the campaign’s conclusion.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Lando Norris' bad luck with the virtual safety car at the Spanish Grand Prix has certainly focused attention on the ways this can disrupt races.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Exorcist II” suffered from so much bad luck during production that cast members joked that the devil was interfering with production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
She's cast out by the community, who look on her as a symbol of evil and bad luck.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
"Don't you think it was bad luck to meet so many lions?" said Shasta.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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