tragedy
Example Sentences
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The tragedy, of course, is that Penelope never really hid the arrangement.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
The “Jackass” family has also weathered tragedy, including the loss of cast member Ryan Dunn, who died in a car crash in 2011.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
That made civil defense crews, firefighters and some volunteers stop and try to help at this chapter of Venezuela's still unfolding tragedy.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
In a story about a potential tragedy, what’s saddest is that Winocour’s film cannot match its lead’s effortless command.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
The Soviet government covered up the tragedy, warning the survivors they would be imprisoned if they ever spoke of it.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing tragedy
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