bad luck
idiom
—used in speech to show sympathy for someone who has failed or has been disappointed
"I didn't get the job." "Bad luck!"
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Their Vezina-caliber goaltender got shelled — again — and despite some bad luck, Connor Hellebuyck contributed directly to one of St. Louis’ goals.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The Grizzlies' bad luck — compounded by bad play — has continued into the playoffs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Obstetricians say, at the end of the day, AFE is really just a product of bad luck, and there's little that can be done to prevent it.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Not because of bad luck, but because of bad policy.
—Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The Grizzlies' bad luck — compounded by bad play — has continued into the playoffs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Obstetricians say, at the end of the day, AFE is really just a product of bad luck, and there's little that can be done to prevent it.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Not because of bad luck, but because of bad policy.
—Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bad luck
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“Bad luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20luck. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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