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Considered alongside its stars’ tragically brief lives, “Ice Princess” conveys the critical need to give teenagers both stalwart encouragement and the tools to speak up when they need help.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Unfortunately, just over one year later, the Great Depression arrived, proving Hoover tragically wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Samuel’s father, José Arredondo, who came to the U.S. from Michoacán as a child, died tragically in a 2019 case that made national and local headlines.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

"We are deeply saddened that our driver has tragically died, and a number of other people have suffered injuries," he said, speaking at the scene alongside other officials.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

Gatsby, pale as death, with his hands plunged like weights in his coat pockets, was standing in a puddle of water glaring tragically into my eyes.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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