The title refers to the so-called Chinese curse "may you live in interesting times".

Two methods are known to overcome this so-called curse of dimensionality.

"You know I have never put any stock in that so-called curse," he said, sticking his chin out stubbornly.

Even the so-called curse of Dr. J isn't really taken seriously.

He was the recipient of the so-called Curse of Ham.

"So Mr. Rutlidge changed his will, giving the diamond to the museum and protecting you from its so-called curse?"

Meanwhile, she, personally, was fascinated by his Amazonian escapade, by the so-called curse upon him.

"You could feel the momentum building with consumers," he added, "and when the Red Sox broke the so-called curse, we celebrated with them."

Nevertheless, this incident re-awakened the so-called "curse" from the past, and triggered speculation from the tabloid press.

During this time, the locals believed that their town and people were under a so-called curse which resulted with many dying, and with the reason unknown.