tragic
Example Sentences
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While her sudden death at the age of 36 is nothing but tragic, I question the DEA’s involvement as a good use of federal resources.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Israel's military called the incident a "tragic mistake".
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The family are believed have travelled to Shoreham from London on the same day of the incident, which is believed to be a tragic accident with no third-party involvement, police said.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Our deepest sympathies are with the guests, crew, their families and loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic accident,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Life is tragic simply because the earth turns and the sun inexorably rises and sets, and one day, for each of us, the sun will go down for the last, last time.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
Vocabulary lists containing tragic
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