tragedies
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This family has endured tragedies — Josie’s sister died when she was very young, which prompted Josie’s father to leave the family — but Josie feels a kinship with Klara over her mother’s objections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
"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
"This is one of the worst tragedies the Canadian Armed Forces have experienced on Canadian soil in peacetime," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 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
There are many tragedies that could be stopped if only we spoke up more often.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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