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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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The tragic accident over the Potomac River on Jan. 29 was the first major commercial airline accident in 16 years.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
As the pig slowly roasts in an imu pit and the partygoers cut loose, the celebration boils over when Ryan uncovers the missing memory of when his life took a tragic turn.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, the disappearance was ruled as a tragic accident under the assumption that the Martins’ car had accidentally plummeted into the river from the Cascade Locks parking lot.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Now, local authorities are investigating whether a possible act of fraternity hazing played a role in his tragic passing.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
As the pig slowly roasts in an imu pit and the partygoers cut loose, the celebration boils over when Ryan uncovers the missing memory of when his life took a tragic turn.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, the disappearance was ruled as a tragic accident under the assumption that the Martins’ car had accidentally plummeted into the river from the Cascade Locks parking lot.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Now, local authorities are investigating whether a possible act of fraternity hazing played a role in his tragic passing.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Tragic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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