terrible
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His party colleague, Sinn Féin councillor John Hearne, also knows the family and described it as a "terrible tragedy".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
It’s been a recurring theme for the Atlanta progressive-metal band, who have faced terrible losses for much of their time together, including multiple deaths and other crises.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Is it compassionate to leave people detached from reality out on the cold street, or to police when something terrible happens?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Year: 2017 Compiled by: Slate Staff Of note: Sadly, none of these terrible movies has ever earned a Disaster Artist–style treatment.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
In 1998, one hundred and fifty years after his terrible accident, the town of Cavendish, Vermont, held a medical seminar and festival to honor Phineas Gage.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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