tragic
Example Sentences
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"It was tragic," said Nasir, who had already witnessed the pain his 15-year-old went through when her education was cut short.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
There are tragic, inescapable events and ill-fated lovers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
He said that because the "death of Andrew was such a serious and tragic case", Bowers and Coles should "not be afforded the opportunity" to be released early.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
This hero may turn out to be a tragic type: the kind of guy who peaked in high school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
"Well, it was an outrageous, tragic crime, so anger is understandable," I replied.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing tragic
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