tragedy
Example Sentences
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From a reality TV antagonist to a contender in the L.A. mayoral race, Spencer Pratt has jolted local politics, turning personal tragedy in the Palisades fire into a 2026 election campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
"Our hearts and prayers are with the families who have lost their beloved daughters," President William Ruto said on X, describing it as an "unimaginable tragedy".
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
In the show, Nicolas Cage's character is a former vigilante known as The Spider, who is working through issues from his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's only superhero.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Like Johnson in “The Smashing Machine,” Gyllenhaal plays an UFC contender named Elwood Dalton, who’s disgraced after a tragedy in the ring.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
One wrong formula on their part—or one inaccurate piece of data provided to me or one mistaken calculation by me—could mean a disaster for the astronaut and a tragedy for his family.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Vocabulary lists containing tragedy
Ancient Greece - Introductory
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