Few concepts are as emotionally charged as that of race. The word conjures up a mixture of associations—culture, ethnicity, genetics, subjugation, exclusion and persecution. But is the tragic history of efforts to define groups of people by race really a matter of the misuse of science, the abuse of a valid biological concept?

14 February 2008, “Search for tragic Madeleine McCann over”, in The Daily Telegraph, Australia:

25 June 2012, Gary Meneely, The Irish Sun:

He's pretty tragic these days, hanging out with people half his age.

Within the club itself, Crowe is regarded not only as a benefactor but as a fanatic -- a Rabbitohs tragic.

I'm a fan of rugby league. I'm a tragic of rugby league.

Damian was/is a football tragic, the rest of us just like it to varying degrees.

2015 March 29. Jermaine, Wharf Hotel website WE DON'T LIKE FOOTBALL - WE LOVE IT!
Footy's back and as I'm a footy tragic it means I'm one very happy man.

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