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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an unfortunate phase" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a period of time that is marked by negative or undesirable circumstances.
Example: "During the economic downturn, many businesses went through an unfortunate phase that affected their growth."
Alternatives: "a regrettable period" or "an unfortunate time".
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But Furie says his frog is simply going through an unfortunate phase.
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4. Eddie Murphy (Coming to America, 1988) It's easy to forget now, after his unfortunate phase of trying to play every single part in every single film he made, but Eddie Murphy used to be the king at this sort of thing.
It is an unfortunate choice.
This is an unfortunate development.
Therein lies an unfortunate dynamic.
This is an unfortunate situation.
"It was an unfortunate coincidence".
There's an unfortunate childhood.
This has an unfortunate consequence.
That's an unfortunate result.
This was an unfortunate hiatus.
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