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as in unfortunate
having, prone to, or marked by bad luck
the unlucky campers had rain all week I'm so unlucky I don't bother to play the lottery an unlucky throw of the dice
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as in tragic
of a kind to cause great distress
the settlers made the unlucky decision to cross the dangerous mountain pass in the middle of winter
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Recent Examples of unlucky
Doing so literally means signing his life away, as Mickey 1 (the OG version of his character) agrees to have his body scanned and his memories archived, so he can be replicated — and recycled — ad infinitum, every time an unlucky copy hits a snag.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
No president can wave a magic wand to lower prices, and for that matter, Trump has been unlucky: Oil prices have been on the rise on concerns about tensions in the Middle East and on sanctions against Russia and Iran.
—David Goldman, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
The first is Hotspur’s — poor, reckless lionheart, unlucky enough to be born on the wrong side of the rebellion.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
For those unlucky enough to have hard water, installing a water softener can keep hard water stains on dishes at bay.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
No president can wave a magic wand to lower prices, and for that matter, Trump has been unlucky: Oil prices have been on the rise on concerns about tensions in the Middle East and on sanctions against Russia and Iran.
—David Goldman, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
The first is Hotspur’s — poor, reckless lionheart, unlucky enough to be born on the wrong side of the rebellion.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
For those unlucky enough to have hard water, installing a water softener can keep hard water stains on dishes at bay.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
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But over the last few weeks, bagel eaters around the city have been confronted with some unfortunate news: Signs are plastered across shop counters stating a $1.25 additional surcharge for any bagel sandwiches featuring eggs.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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There is an unfortunate flipside, though: Bond Could Receive Questionable Franchise Extensions That’s been the fear since Amazon acquired MGM in 2020.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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The documentary explores tragic teenage murders that gained global attention, including the deaths of British footballer Charlie Cosser and American cheerleader Tristyn Bailey.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s former costars are remembering the actor after her tragic death at age 39.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many previous Trump advisers, including Mr. Bolton, have tried to contain Mr. Trump, with unhappy results.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Thus, Amazon knows there won't be a raft of unhappy customers complaining about losing their apps.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Unlucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlucky. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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