tragically

Example Sentences

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Busch, who tragically died at 41 on Thursday from an undetermined illness, turned in a valiant effort in 2014, finishing sixth in the Indy 500 despite having limited experience in IndyCar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

"Even more so, the families of two beautiful young mothers who tragically died – Lynsey Courtney and Erin Harbison – it's rubbing salt in an open wound."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Olivia Beech, America’s youngest female sommelier, tragically lost her sense of taste during COVID, but relied on her sharp sense of smell until she was fired for her deception.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I was tragically reminded at the end of last year just how important donor blood is.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

I was Alexandra, I was South Africa, I was part of what Alan Paton described as “a tragically beautiful land.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane