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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More than once, the script references Sisyphus, one of the few characters in fiction who can rival its protagonist for bad luck with boulders. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 According to folklore, Friday plus 13 equals a double dose of bad luck. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 And in a further stroke of bad luck, the manufacturer of the statues was away on holidays, so there was no quick fix. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 The organization seems to have bad luck in terms of the sustainability of its real estate holdings. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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