tragedies

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The last major dispute erupted after one of the pilgrimage's biggest tragedies, in 2015, when 464 Iranians were among 2,300 pilgrims killed in a stampede, prompting recriminations between Riyadh and Tehran.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Like all tragedies, Cuba’s is haunted by unanswered questions, fatal mistakes and sliding-doors alternative possibilities.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

"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

If we let these tragedies become growth experiences, if we learn from them, then we have in some way triumphed over the fear and anger and sorrow that death brings.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper