tragic
Example Sentences
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It's almost too appropriate – pop's heartbreak princess playing theatre's most tragic heroine.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
It is hilarious and tragic and ultimately unforgivable, all at the same time.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
But his family had also suffered tragic losses on that day.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
She traced her fingers over the sock and buskin masks—one sad, tragic face and one happy, comedic one—waiting for the door to open.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing tragic
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The Tale of Despereaux
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The Wednesday Wars
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