Sentence examples for turning unfortunate from inspiring English sources

The bugs start multiplying like there's no tomorrow, turning unfortunate island dwellers into roach motels.

But if there's anything I know about America, it's that we can turn unfortunate incidents (appalling invasions of privacy) into teachable moments.

Joyce's accountability and regret, and Galarraga's sportsmanship were widely praised for turning the unfortunate situation into a positive.

Pessimism – Nobody wants to be around a Debbie Downer, so unless you've got a real comedic gift for turning the unfortunate into the side-splitting – and most people do not – try to keep your half of the conversation positive.

Mr Raymond's gruff handling of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska needlessly turned an unfortunate accident into a cause célèbre for greens everywhere.

But our Congress had a better idea, which turned this unfortunate episode into a national crusade against lead in children's products.

We thank Andrew Farrell and his family, who graciously turned an unfortunate situation into something positive.

The zombies exist to mostly be splattered and wilder, more graphic ways - and to occasionally turn an unfortunate human into a zombie buffet.

But extending courtesy to a public figure mistreated by the police is not enough.As I told the Commissioner, I am determined to use my voice to turn this unfortunate incident into a catalyst for change in the relationship between the police and the public they serve.

"It's very unfortunate, a turning away from classical and cultural music programming," Mr. van der Meer said.

That strategy, as it turned out, proved unfortunate, at least in the short term.