as in misfortune
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Noun
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Cincinnati was in jeopardy of a three-game sweep, but Marte's catch and his RBI single in the fifth inning helped the Reds avoid that misfortune.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Finally, there is Edward (Louis Partridge), the youngest brother, who has followed dutifully in Benjamin’s footsteps and has his own unique ideas, but has the sole misfortune of his birth order.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That mishap helps account for the fact that throughout the charter, the deck crew is a complete disaster.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX has also suffered mishaps, including a launch pad explosion this summer.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Unluckiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unluckiness. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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