tragedy
Example Sentences
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Another thing that bonds both Dalglish and Robertson, regrettably, is tragedy.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
"It's such a tragedy that has impacted our community and is something that has been a shock and such a very saddening moment for the Congolese community."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Succinctly describe a time, place and activity that affected you: a rite of passage, a pivotal career move, a tragedy or unexpected turn of events.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
"This is a tragedy not only for your family, it is a tragedy for our entire Ukrainian state today."
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Like she had singlehandedly saved me from the tragedy of losing my parents—to say nothing of the months of therapy, my grandma’s patient love, or everything else that had helped me.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
Vocabulary lists containing tragedy
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