terrible tragedy

Frequency: 9.035.5 per million words

A very common way to describe a very sad and shocking event.

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Examples (10)

  • The accident was a terrible tragedy for the entire community.
  • News of the earthquake brought a terrible tragedy to many families.
  • It would be a terrible tragedy if such historical sites were destroyed.
  • She described the famine as a terrible tragedy that could have been prevented.
  • After the fire, the town was left to cope with a terrible tragedy.
  • The loss of so many young lives is an absolutely terrible tragedy.
  • His sudden death was a terrible tragedy for his wife and children.
  • We must work together to prevent such a terrible tragedy from happening again.
  • The documentary explored the human cost of the terrible tragedy.
  • Everyone was deeply saddened by the terrible tragedy that unfolded.