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tragedy

[traj-i-dee] / ˈtrædʒ ɪ di /


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“Muir died feeling that he’d been defeated by that, and that was a great tragedy at the end of his life.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The celebrations, however, were also marked by tragedy.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

“What I hope is that this tragedy gives us a chance to change,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

For these parents, access to others who’ve gone through the same tragedy is a lifeline and a rare occurrence outside designated support spaces.

From Slate Jul. 19, 2026

Who have I become, Lord, that I can find distance enough to pray for such tragedy?

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

"New York City can't continue to ignore these tragedies."

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

What follows are flights of wordplay, jokes, tragedies and rhymes “meant to be spoken aloud, as a form of conjuring back.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

"It's about how love can be the music in your heart that keeps you alive through all tragedies," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

In both residential areas, the tragedies were met with an outpouring of shock, grief and demands for answers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Nor was King content to just enumerate the tragedies for Vietnamese civilians and American servicemen.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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