tragedy

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Now, two months after the tragedy, the comedian has broken his silence about the death of his good friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of this year’s documentary nominees deal with the grimmest of tragedies, as in “All the Empty Rooms” and “Children No More: Were and Are Gone,” which address the remembrance of children brutally killed.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy,” the company said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Starliner slipped into that category, which includes Space Shuttle tragedies, because of a loss of flight control and other factors.

From Barron's

Personal tragedy had no more importance than the incognizant plight of insects.

From The Wall Street Journal