tragic
Example Sentences
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What’s tragic is that such a reappraisal has come at the cost of another woman’s safety.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic incident," Delta Police said.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by his tragic loss and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and CHP colleagues,” Newsom said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
You can totally zone out and let the composition’s tragic, tender and triumphant sounds take you on an emotional journey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
They ended up sprawled on the bakehouse floor, a tragic tangle of limbs.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing tragic
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