tragedy

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Iran's ambassador to Kuwait urged Gulf states to find a way to avert a "tragedy" as the clock ticked down on Trump's deadline.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Even if that tragedy was averted, the triumphant rescue underlined the risk American forces still face in Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Last Monday we woke up to a tragedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“This tragedy underscores the responsibility employers have to anticipate hazards and take meaningful steps to protect workers, especially in high-risk operations involving explosive materials,” Cal/OSHA spokeswoman Denisse Gomez said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“It turns out, some good has come from that tragedy, because Glimmer and I have decided to be mates.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown