out of luck
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But any regulars hoping to get a cut from the man himself at his shop in Chessington, Surrey, might be out of luck for the next six weeks as he attends his fourth World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Those hoping for recent momentum in soybean futures to continue, and potentially lead to profitable acreage, are probably out of luck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
If you’re waiting for Black Friday deals before buying, depending on what’s on your shopping list, you may be out of luck this year.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
Depending on your age or your home state, you could be out of luck.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025
He was out of luck on the boys’ side, so he turned toward the desk all the way in the back of the class, behind Yvonne.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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