bad luck
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She added women may accept one miscarriage as bad luck, but when it happens again they frequently start to wonder if they are somehow at fault.
From BBC
Cleveland also capitalized on a combination of bad luck and bad defense by Seattle that led to five unearned runs.
From Washington Times
“I see you had a bit of bad luck on your ‘Be All You Can Be’ commercial,” said Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., the chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
From Seattle Times
Holland relocated to the city from North Pole, Alaska, after weather-related travel problems prevented him from getting a heart in December — bad luck that drew national media attention.
From Seattle Times
My accident was a combination of risky behavior, bad luck and dreadful conditions.
From Washington Post
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