tragic

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Even a sticker on Scottie’s dresser drawer referring to “E.T.” makes us consider the tragic new limits of these children’s lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“This is so tragic, and is emblematic of the tough challenges that Mayor Bass is taking on that were ignored for decades,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The tragic heart of this six-episode hankie-soaker, at least the one it wears on its bespoke sleeve, is that Stacy and Preston never share a cabin getaway.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Responding to our investigation, Simon Crowther, interim chief executive for OUH, said the stories shared with the BBC were "tragic" and he recognised the lasting impact of losing a child.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The tragic accident, known as the Carrollton bus disaster, was one of the worst in U.S. history.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander