tragic flaw
Example Sentences
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It was the same tragic flaw that also took down Lion Air Flight 610 in October 2018.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
But Mungo loves Mo-Maw unconditionally; it’s his nature, his tragic flaw.
From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2022
Its hero refuses to confront its tragic flaw, which will be its downfall.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2020
But if Mr. Staley were a character from classical literature, his fidelity would be his tragic flaw.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2017
The Duchess set about studying Annette and shortly found her adversary’s tragic flaw.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
