tragedies

Example Sentences

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He said his company will work more closely with governments to prevent future tragedies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Altman said he was committed to finding ways to prevent such tragedies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 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

One of the quiet tragedies of the potluck is that perfectly good food often remains trapped in its travel container — lids half removed, plastic corners fogged with condensation.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

We were like actors who, knowing the play by heart, were still able to cry afresh over the old tragedies and laugh spontaneously at the comic situations.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou