imprecation

"The sudden illness was a serious befall in the family's plans for the summer vacation. "

"Before starting her math homework, Sarah offered a prayer for understanding. "

"Facing a difficult exam, Maria was invoking her grandmother's spirit for good luck and wisdom. "

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"The beggar muttered words of thanks, as passersby dropped coins in his cup."

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

"The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting."

"Enraged by the company's layoffs, the former employee was imprecating misfortune upon their headquarters. "

"The earthquake was a terrible calamity, causing widespread destruction and many deaths. "

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."