bad luck
phrase
—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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Common Cat Coats Black cats have long been associated with bad luck.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are probably also on the bad end of some bad luck this season.
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David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The Lakers were 20-14 when bad luck hit, and James injured his groin on Christmas 2018 at Golden State.
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Jason Jones,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are probably also on the bad end of some bad luck this season.
—
David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The Lakers were 20-14 when bad luck hit, and James injured his groin on Christmas 2018 at Golden State.
—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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