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Ways to Say "by any misfortune" in English

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Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Ask For Help

By any misfortune, are you related to Charles Davis?

This is a polite way to ask if someone is family or connected to a person named Charles Davis.

From The Billionaire’S Vow, Episode 6

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is asking whether someone is related to Charles Davis.

Usage Scenario

Use it when trying to identify a connection between people. The phrase 'by any misfortune' sounds unnatural in normal English, so learners should prefer a simpler version.

Better ways to say it

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Are you related to Charles Davis?
2
Do you know Charles Davis?
3
Are you connected to Charles Davis?

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