tragic
Example Sentences
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Jeff Webb, known as the “founder of modern cheerleading” for his role in turning the activity into a competitive sport, died Thursday following “a tragic accident,” a family spokesperson said Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times
“We remain committed to thoroughly understanding the circumstances of this tragic incident and ensuring the safety of our personnel,” read a prepared statement.
From Los Angeles Times
“This is a very tragic and complicated case,” Deputy Public Defender Aaron Kurtzer, who is representing Keenan, said in a statement to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times
"This is devastating news for our Tudor family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this very tragic time."
From BBC
“Othello,” which runs 134 minutes with two intermissions, feels weighed down by overwrought dramatic gestures enacting Shakespeare’s tragic narrative.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
