Sentence examples similar to smidgen of ill fortune from inspiring English sources

The Vartsabas have had their share of ill fortune.

We end today a period of ill fortune and India discovers herself again.

Similarly, Barca's other recent defeats have contained moments of ill fortune.

A combination of ill fortune and machine failure have dogged his progress in recent seasons.

State intervention to redistribute resources should be understood as a last resort for dealing with problems of ill fortune.

According to Italian folklore, on Tuesday and Friday, weddings must be avoided, while the number 17 (instead of 13 in the English-speaking world) is considered to be a day of ill fortune.

Or, were these just tragic cases of ill fortune?

Through an open window, a comet is seen – a portent sign of ill fortune.

His successful campaign was deemed by Governor Pennypacker to be "one of those freaks of ill fortune".

In one bleak run of ill-fortune he lost 72 nights in a row.

In spite of such ill fortune, Chip still believes that audiences want more than breasts and bottoms.