tragic
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He said that while Chad’s death was tragic, it had “reaffirmed that children are not the private property of their parents.”
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
"The circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, which has deeply saddened our nation, including how and why it happened, whether there was any negligence and who bears responsibility, will be established," Erdogan said on television.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
The tragic incident and unfavorable weather slowed customer traffic in October, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
"In football, unfortunate incidents can happen but no-one could imagine that one of them might end with such tragic consequences."
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Tell me all you can about how the Pickled Onion’s husband came to his tragic end, if you feel that you won’t put anyone in danger.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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