tragedies

Example Sentences

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"Each and every day we respond to emergencies and thankfully tragedies of this nature are extremely rare," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In response to questions about the grenade incident and the state’s ongoing efforts to obtain records, Gomez said Cal/OSHA is trying to avoid future tragedies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

One of the lesser-known tragedies is the story of Gary Stewart, a bar-prowling, hard-living singer from the hollers of eastern Kentucky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The resolution "risks pitting historical tragedies against each other that should not be compared, except at the expense of the memory of the victims," said French representative Sylvain Fournel.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

There are many tragedies that could be stopped if only we spoke up more often.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers