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also tragical
as in unfortunate
of a kind to cause great distress
in a tragic turn of events the area's sole remaining steel mill suddenly closed
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Israeli leaders and much of the Western media have rightly highlighted the tragic deaths of Israeli children like Kfir and Ariel Bibas.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
One week after the tragic murders — neighbors gathered Sunday evening with Ferrin’s family for a candlelight vigil — tables draped in black cloths, softly glowing candles, and carefully arranged photographs bearing witness to the lives of Ferrin, Mary, and Ponzer.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
Key Bridge Rebuild View 2 Images Following the tragic partial collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in early 2024 due to a container ship collision, a new plan has been put in place to build its replacement.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
Whereas Bryant’s early induction was an exception because of his tragic death, Riley had been a candidate for the Hall for years.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Tragic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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