one of those days
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“It was a crazy game, and we had to fight hard. It was one of those days when the referee is against us, and we managed to win,” Kane said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Tuesday at the 2026 North American World Cup was one of those days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
"Just one of those days you don't feel too good on the court," said the 23-year-old, who has been managing a foot injury.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
“It’s just one of those days you just tip your cap,” Hernández said of Darvish, who kept the Dodgers guessing with his unpredictable seven-pitch repertoire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2025
It was on one of those days that Jaja came into my room, shut the door, and asked, “Can I see the painting of Papa- Nnukwu?”
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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