tragedy
Example Sentences
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During the Thursday press conference, officials called the incident a tragedy and urged undocumented immigrants not to take such risks with their lives.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
To get solar panels because you’ve grasped the moral tragedy of climate change, not because your neighbor Larry’s roof looks kind of fab with them.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
As the world awaits the findings on the devastating tragedy that claimed 260 lives, a cascade of formidable challenges has deepened the crisis at Air India.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
"The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a preventable tragedy of enormous consequence," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
I knew it was bad as soon as I heard the crack, but the whole tragedy happened in cinematic slow motion.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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