tragic

Example Sentences

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“All the power outages, which are always terrible and sometimes tragic, were related to local downed distribution lines.”

From Barron's

The movie ultimately departs from the book’s conclusion, avoiding Mr. Mars-Jones’s tragic streak in favor of a turn that feels a little neat, the film slotted into its niche with a note of tidy wholesomeness.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony,” they said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

It may be one of the most enduring - and tragic - love stories ever written, but when Robbie and Elordi's casting was announced, many film fans were left unimpressed.

From BBC

Speaking after the jury returned its verdict, Marc Thompson, district Crown prosecutor for Lincolnshire, said the "sudden and tragic" death had "shook the community".

From BBC