tragedy
Example Sentences
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It has elements of a classic tragedy, where characters’ lives are destined to intersect badly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
"This is the worst tragedy I could ever imagine," the 65-year-old told the newspaper, adding that Finbar was his only son.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Guilt is pervasive in the opera, Saariaho’s last before her death in 2023, yet it is called “Innocence,” a reflection of its deep humanity, and the idea that tragedy can also encompass survival and forgiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the US, told the BBC on Thursday that they were "deeply distressed by this tragedy".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
But Negroes’ triumphs seemed to walk hand in hand with tragedy.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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