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

Rent was written and composed by Jonathan Larson, who tragically died the day before its premiere in 1996.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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

From Slate • May 9, 2026

After his boyfriend dies tragically, Rowan is forced to start from scratch, mourning the dream of the life he once had alongside his partner and trying to rent out his now-spare bedroom.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The children were disappointed not to have completed their mission, but not tragically so.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood