Sentence examples for unfortunate past from inspiring English sources

For the sake of the future relationship, Korea will not be bound by the unfortunate past.

The emperor referred to it 25 years ago as "an unfortunate past".

When Emperor Hirohito was required to acknowledge past sins, government officials had him make vague references to the "unfortunate past," and how "regrettable" it was.

Barring protests by Aborigine groups -- who are still debating how they want to use the global platform of the Games to increase awareness of their unfortunate past and uneasy present -- the torch's arrival should lift morale, as well.

But on this occasion it is he who is right and they who are wrong.Since Europe and Africa are connected not only by an unfortunate past but also by a complex present of trade, aid and migration, there is naturally plenty for the two groups of leaders to discuss.

Several Southern states support attempts to overturn portions of the Voting Rights Act on the grounds that they are relics of an unfortunate past, while debates over voter identification and immigration enforcement laws have led some to insist that the South has never truly reckoned with that past.

We were as fortunate then as we have been unfortunate this autumn.

No, not the unfortunate 1982 feature film made by John Huston, of all people.

"It is unfortunate today that many young children are not resourceful," he said.

He was unfortunate last year with some injuries, had a few physical issues.

Jay gave me the same look I imagine he gave Mort, the unfortunate New Year's Eve party guest.