tragedy

Example Sentences

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But only the men who happen to pull on the jersey of the national soccer team have proven themselves capable of turning tragedy from high art into national humiliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

She and her siblings believe it was their father's way of coping with the tragedy and keeping Marylyn inside the house.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Plaid Cymru's Dr Gwyn Williams candidate for Gŵyr Abertawe described the loss of graduates from the NHS workforce in Wales as "a tragedy" that "threatens to worsen ambulance waiting times".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"Trying to erase all this history is an absolute tragedy," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“It turns out, some good has come from that tragedy, because Glimmer and I have decided to be mates.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown