the curse

noun

old-fashioned + informal
: the process of menstruation

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But after being summarily dispatched by Vegas in four straight games, culminating with the Golden Knights’ 2-1 clincher on Tuesday night, the curse of the Presidents’ Trophy — given to the NHL’s best regular-season team — will spend some time on the Front Range as well. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026 Which, sorry to be a buzzkill, but the idea that Richard’s beyond timely death has lifted the curse seems unlikely, for a few reasons. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 27 May 2026 Could Sianis have willed the curse to his heirs? Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 On April 28, Danhausen lifted the curse on the Knicks in a Cameo video. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the curse

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