tragedies
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"It's been 60 years since one of the most horrifying tragedies this country has ever seen. All of those children lost," Burnham said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
"With profound grief and sorrow, I urge the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take strict action against anyone found responsible so that such tragedies can be prevented in the future," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
A group of the enslaved Athenians devise a plan to stage “Medea” and “The Trojan Women,” a pair of tragedies by Euripides that deal with vengeance and the costs of war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"The company still has an opportunity to demonstrate accountability by strengthening safeguards, improving transparency and taking concrete action to help prevent similar tragedies in the future."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Theo’s sadness seems justified, caused by real tragedies.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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