tragic
Example Sentences
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“I’m just immensely proud of the work we did, the story we told. It’s a tragic one in the end, but it’s the truth.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
It’s a visually stunning, wildly propulsive and tragic thriller that’s worth a watch.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
"With his tragic and unexpected passing on Sunday at Swanholme Lakes, we would like to raise awareness about children playing near any rivers or lakes in the hot weather," he added.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“Individual stories of altered and suboptimal miscarriage management emerged quickly in the days following Dobbs, including several overtly tragic examples,” he said.
From Salon • May 26, 2026
Tariq Johnson's death, while tragic, is no more tragic than any of the others I've confronted.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
Vocabulary lists containing tragic
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