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Slicker - Ipswich Town's back-up who has yet to play a league game - will be cursing his sloppy kick-out seconds after coming on that led to the opener.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

But as the dust settles in Riyadh, many boxing fans will be cursing their luck, as Joshua v Wilder slips away once again.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2023

Chelsea's only wins in their seven games under Pochettino have come against Luton and AFC Wimbledon and the injury-hit Blues will be cursing their luck after a second successive home defeat.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2023

Roma, meanwhile, will be cursing their luck after another tough group draw, having faced Bayern Munich and Manchester City last season.

From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 2015

We must hurry up, or Aunt Charlotte will be cursing.

From Austin and His Friends by Balfour, Frederic H.