tragedy
Example Sentences
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"Henry deserves a legacy that goes beyond this awful tragedy, and I am committed to making that happen," Sir Keir said.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Henry Nowak saying the 18-year-old "deserves a legacy that goes beyond this awful tragedy".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The tragedy has activated anew a host of tensions simmering barely under the surface in Britain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The attorney conceded that, in the aftermath of the tragedy, his client “made some stupid decisions.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
But even with the end in sight, tragedy could still strike at any moment.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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