tragedies
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A group of the enslaved Athenians devise a plan to stage “Medea” and “The Trojan Women,” a pair of tragedies by Euripides that deal with vengeance and the costs of war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The government commissioned a review into his death in August, to identify lessons to be learned and recommend steps to minimise the risk of future tragedies.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Wildfires are one of several symptoms of climate change which in recent years have had a substantial impact on Spain's economy, as well as contributing to shocking human tragedies.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Elevated surf and rip currents as a result of Marie are arriving following a series of tragedies and increased rescues along Southern California beaches this summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The tragedies that happened to Africans were not mine.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
