tragedy

Example Sentences

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He said this was a "real tragedy" that has affected the whole community and especially the Filipino community.

From BBC

In essence, they were holding Renee Good responsible for her own death and creating a “tragedy of her own making.”

From Salon

A review into maternity care is ongoing, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting saying "systemic failures causing preventable tragedies cannot be ignored".

From BBC

She previously told reporters that she was sorry about the "unthinkable tragedy".

From BBC

“Defendants had the means and responsibility to prevent this tragedy,” the lawsuit says, “but this business location is notorious in the community for ignoring the safety of its paying customers.”

From Los Angeles Times