Sentence examples for wretched luck from inspiring English sources

The phrase 'wretched luck' is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it to describe a situation or event that is extremely unlucky or unfortunate. It is often used to express frustration or disappointment. Example: "Despite his hard work and preparation, John's performance at the audition was hindered by wretched luck as he fell ill the night before."

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Ah, the wretched luck of England captains.

Anthony Morabito's wretched luck also continues.

The keeper knew nothing about it and Ghana are denied by wretched luck!

Paul Doyle Match report: Southampton 3-1 SWhatea wretchedtched luck for Callum Wilson.

Zimbabwe, who battled bravely before being outclassed, were left to ponder their wretched luck.

He lost when they went under the roof, where the Swiss rules — wretched luck, perhaps, but Murray had his chances.

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Their luck this afternoon has been wretched, but they have only themselves to blame for not getting something from this game.

Keats now replies:To sing on high of domes and princes royal,Now Motion climbs the dais and takes his wreath;I wish him luck, he shall not want for toil A wretched burden Blair did him bequeath.For all who live will scrutinise his museAnd tease some sport from his less gainly rhymes.But pity?

Traditionally having a good or a bad guardian spirit constitutes one's "luck"–one is eudaimôn or dusdaimôn, fortunate or wretched, at the mercy of one's divine overseer.

For running one of the most wretched American presidential campaigns in modern history, Jeb has earned our top spot... and with any luck he'll still be in the race all the way to the convention next summer.

And they were wretched.

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