tragedy
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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
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"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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