tragic

Example Sentences

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UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned "this absolutely tragic incident", and said he hoped investigations would be "prompt, and that they will be done in full transparency".

From Barron's

"I had absolutely nothing to do with her tragic passing," he said.

From BBC

"It is an extremely tragic case," she said, also urging caution to the public about the dangers of entering such pools.

From BBC

The government spokesperson said their thoughts were with the family following their "tragic loss".

From BBC

He called it “the most tragic day in the history of the Aleutian Lady on the Bering Sea.”

From Los Angeles Times