tragedy

Example Sentences

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"The tragedy and chaos the country is witnessing in Minneapolis is shocking," Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska wrote on social media.

From BBC

As a young adult, Fern enjoyed what appeared to be a happy marriage to Charles “Handsome Charlie” Eldredge, a doting bank cashier, before tragedy struck, and struck again.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The benefits outweigh the tragedies or the different things that happen. ... You got to be tough to live in Big Sur.”

From Los Angeles Times

The two tragedies on the one day brought the families together - they have been touch with each other in the weeks and months since, to offer support and comfort.

From BBC

"We don't want people relishing in glee at the tragedy of other people," she said.

From BBC