Learn · Sentences Describing a Match
The team put in a lot of effort, but they were unlucky in the match.
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The team put in a lot of effort, but they were unlucky in the match.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Even with great effort, sometimes luck isn't on your side.
Describing Habits
We always work hard, but sometimes the results aren't what we hoped for.
Asking About Others
Did the other team play well, despite their loss?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If they'd had a bit more luck, they could have won.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The team exerted considerable effort, yet experienced misfortune in the match.
Casual
The team tried really hard, but they just weren't lucky.
Simpler English
The team worked hard but lost the game.
Phrases to learn
put in a lot of effort
To work very hard.
were unlucky
To experience bad luck.