unlucky

Example Sentences

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Sonny Baker, one of the trio of new caps, picked up 2-63 and Jofra Archer was unlucky to claim only one wicket - he bowled a rapid and exhilarating spell late in the day.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

For Nikki Smith from Keith, a lost suitcase has been an unlucky start to the trip, but is not a bad omen for Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

James might consider himself unlucky to battle the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder without the aid of his co-star, except for one detail: The Lakers are far from alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Thirteen is meant to be an unlucky number.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Once again the French seemed fated to provide the most memorably unlucky participants.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson