hard luck
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This year’s squad has also had some hard luck, with two starters missing the ACC Tournament through injury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
It’s possible hard luck played a role in the death disparities too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
He must now prove he can be the winner England wants at the fourth time of asking rather than telling the same the hard luck story of his three previous tournaments in charge.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2022
This season, after some hard luck early, Eberle has scored six times his past 11 games entering Thursday’s game — coinciding with the best stretch of team play in franchise history.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
Ten children and a lot of hard luck had worn him down, had worn away most of the arrogance he came to this country with.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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