tragedy

Example Sentences

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The recent fire tragedies in counties Antrim and Down are reminders of how crucial it is to have a functioning smoke alarm.

From BBC

Lifesavers wanted to recognise the "tragedy that has unfolded at Bondi while also reflecting on our respect and compassion for the Jewish community targeted by this attack", Bondi's two lifesaving clubs said in a message.

From Barron's

"It's sad that it takes such a tragedy to get people to wake up and listen."

From BBC

"They've walked through hell. The warmer we welcome them, there will be fewer tragedies"

From BBC

Ben Hania’s last film was another bold meshing of the factual and the fictionalized, the hybridized Oscar-nominated documentary “Four Daughters,” in which a real Tunisian family processes personal tragedy through role-playing for the director’s camera.

From Los Angeles Times