Sentence examples for a tragic but from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a tragic but" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected outcome related to a tragic situation.
Example: "It was a tragic but necessary decision to close the school for safety reasons."
Alternatives: "a sorrowful yet" or "a heartbreaking yet".

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It was a tragic, but fairly archetypal bust-up.

That's a tragic but classic example of multiple backup systems failing.

By studying the causes of a tragic but not senseless — event, we can help prevent another.

Sadly, we are largely ignoring a huge tragedy unfolding there while obsessing over a tragic but much smaller issue here.

It was a tragic but necessary process to go through in order to vanquish white racism".

Within the racing industry, Eight Belles was a tragic but glorious casualty.

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Unfortunately, in a tragic-but-poetic turn of events, after the balloons burst somewhere in the stratosphere, Azuma's artworks were never recovered.

This is a tragic condition, but not a nihilistic one.

"It's not a tragic story, but is tiring and tiresome.

"A forbidden one, a tragic one," but a commonplace one "at the end of the day"?

A tragic end, but a sweet legacy, as told by Jarvis.

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