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black_brook t1_j61wy4p wrote

“One thing we have agreement on, it’s a tragic circumstance,” said Bill Frazier, the school’s attorney. “Any time you have a 17-year-old die, it’s horrendous and we’re crestfallen by it.”

"Crestfallen" is a really odd word to use about someone dying.

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HolidayMagician3110 t1_j62jjq6 wrote

I thought the same thing when I read it! Then I figured he was trying to use “big words” and spoke without realizing what he was saying. Either way, it made him sound like an idiot.

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ActivityEquivalent69 t1_j63ogzv wrote

"any time you have a 17 year old die" stuck out to me. Does this happen a lot for you sir?

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torpedoguy t1_j644v6a wrote

Sometimes when he chokes the during rape prayers he squeezes them a bit too hard.

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ninjascotsman OP t1_j624tsx wrote

I've never actual heard that word before.

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DorisCrockford t1_j629f6b wrote

You usually use it to describe someone who has just found out their birthday party has to be canceled, or found out they didn't make the volleyball team. It makes it sound like they're just disappointed that she died.

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sopmaeThrowaway t1_j62h3ip wrote

Not sure if that was an insult or incorrect usage. What horrible people.

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Fryceratops t1_j63g25p wrote

As a direct result of intentional problems with staffing.

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