tragic
Example Sentences
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Writing on X, Belgium's embassy in Kinshasa expressed its "solidarity after the tragic landslides".
From Barron's
Det Supt Tony Bellis, responsible for local policing in Brent, said: "An incident of this nature is tragic and deeply concerning, and our thoughts remain with the victim's family, friends and all those affected."
From BBC
“Absolutely not. What if there are tragic or scandalous details?”
From Literature
In a six-minute video , external posted on his social media channels, the British heavyweight acknowledged supporters worldwide "who were showing so much love, support through that tragic, traumatic time".
From BBC
“With yesterday’s tragic news, we are calling for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and for state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions,” reads the Jan. 25 letter.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
