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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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Context Deadly school violence has become a tragic and persistent issue in the United States, with incidents occurring at both K-12 schools and college campuses.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Yet the tragic sinking of the Titanic left it with an unusual place in maritime history.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Parenting influencer Lindsay Dewey shared the tragic news that her 22-month-old son, Reed, died in February after an unsecured mirror fell on top of him.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends, and anyone who may have been affected by yesterday's tragic incident.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Yet the tragic sinking of the Titanic left it with an unusual place in maritime history.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Parenting influencer Lindsay Dewey shared the tragic news that her 22-month-old son, Reed, died in February after an unsecured mirror fell on top of him.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends, and anyone who may have been affected by yesterday's tragic incident.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Tragic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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