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ambsace

noun/ˈæmbseɪs/

a sudden misfortune or an unexpected occurrence of misfortune

After months of successful sales, the company faced an unexpected ambsace that led to a significant drop in revenue.

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word origin — The word 'ambsace' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the phrase 'to cast an die in the game of dice', which signifies a sudden or unexpected occurrence of bad luck.