tragic

Example Sentences

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Munden says there is a "tragic truth" in the way the society in the story can tip over into chaos.

From BBC

For at least four reasons, failing to assist this people in danger would be a tragic mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal

The simple fact was that the deaths from the eruption of Mount St. Helens were tragic.

From Literature

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