tragically

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Devon and Cornwall Police force said tragically, the pilot, believed to be a woman in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 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

The MoD said Fisher was on her final assessment of flying training when she was "tragically killed".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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