the curse

noun

old-fashioned + informal
: the process of menstruation

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Mamdani took the curse on the chin after the team lost their 11th game in a row. Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Although Sally’s father and her first husband both fell victim to the curse, the 1998 movie seemed to end with Sally and Gary having a happy ever after. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026 As a result of the curse, it is alleged, the Red Sox didn't win another championship until 2004. Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 The Boston Red Sox won the World Series for the first time since 1918, ending the curse. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the curse

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“The curse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20curse. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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