tragic event

Frequency: 7.19.9 per million words

An event causing great sadness, especially one involving death or suffering.

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  • The plane crash was a tragic event for the small town.
  • The community came together to remember the tragic events of the past year.
  • Failing to address climate change could lead to more tragic events like widespread famine.
  • Losing her parents at such a young age was the most tragic event of her life.
  • The documentary detailed the series of tragic events that led to the war.
  • The city has never fully recovered from that tragic event.
  • Witnessing such a tragic event can have long-lasting psychological effects.
  • How does a nation heal after such a tragic event?
  • Despite the tragic event that took his leg, the veteran remained optimistic about his future.
  • New safety measures were implemented to prevent similar tragic events from occurring.