tragic
Example Sentences
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"It's just really tragic for our local community," he said.
From BBC
The tragic hero in Shakespeare’s magnificent play isn’t Julius Caesar but Marcus Junius Brutus, one of the conspirators who plots to assassinate the Roman dictator.
Residents of the small town have described the incident as "shocking" and "tragic".
From BBC
As yachts pass the beach, they are spreading rose petals on the ocean "out of respect for the tragic loss of life", said Sam Haynes, commodore of race organiser, the Cruising Yacht Club of Sydney.
From Barron's
"We pray for God's mercy upon those who lost their lives in this tragic accident and extend our condolences to their families," he added.
From Barron's
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