PHRASE: "experiencing misfortune and especially financial distress" Crossword Clue

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MISFORTUNE (noun)
1. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
2. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
ESPECIALLY (adverb)
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner

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