tragically

Example Sentences

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After his boyfriend dies tragically, Rowan is forced to start from scratch, mourning the dream of the life he once had alongside his partner and trying to rent out his now-spare bedroom.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Despite these good intentions, the new research shows that release programs can sometimes end tragically.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Even such a 19th-century life as this one has something to tell about what was, tragically, going to happen half a century later.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

"Instead, his life was tragically cut short. No one who comes here seeking refuge should be left in harm's way."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 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