tragedy
noun
a lamentable, dreadful, or fatal event or affair; calamity; disaster.
tragedies
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pluralof tragedy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Florence Lustman, head of France Assureurs, pointed to the "human tragedies" behind the figures and expressed the industry's "solidarity".
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
"With profound grief and sorrow, I urge the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take strict action against anyone found responsible so that such tragedies can be prevented in the future," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
A group of the enslaved Athenians devise a plan to stage “Medea” and “The Trojan Women,” a pair of tragedies by Euripides that deal with vengeance and the costs of war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Elevated surf and rip currents as a result of Marie are arriving following a series of tragedies and increased rescues along Southern California beaches this summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
I didn’t know it would be superpowers rising up out of tragedies, and perfect moments in a nearly empty classroom.
From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
