Sentence examples similar to a severe misfortune. from inspiring English sources
Southwest, the healthiest company in an increasingly sickly industry, does not know what its next major competitive move will be, because it will probably result from another airline's severe misfortune.
I had the severe misfortune of being the polar opposite of my classmates, the majority of whom were either from exceptionally wealthy families, extremely talented athletes, or a mind-boggling combination of both.
Sterility, therefore, was widely regarded as a grave misfortune.
Certainly this would be a grave misfortune for the person.
He wrote to Congress and Washington that "My amiable friend, the gallant Montgomery, is no more; the brave Arnold is wounded; and we have met a severe check, in an unsuccessful attempt on Quebec, May Heaven be graciously pleased that the misfortune may terminate here".
A greater misfortune occurred when, at the onset of the southern winter, Aurora was torn from its moorings during a severe storm and was unable to return, leaving the shore party stranded.
Record warm weather boosted the economy in the winter of 2012, while a severe drought held it back that summer.But if the swoon is just caused by bad luck, what misfortunes could explain the latest dip?
A severe economic slowdown.
A severe depression followed.
A severe bollocking followed.
