tragedies

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

From Salon • May 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

In his letter, Altman said he reaffirmed a commitment he made to the Tumbler Ridge Mayor and British Columbia Premier to find ways to prevent tragedies like what happened in Tumbler Ridge in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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

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