forlorn
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Forlorn but oddly hopeful, Sally became the film’s most empathetic character, thanks in part to the depth that O’Hara lent to the sort-of animated rag doll.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Forlorn reminders of the dangers of the world's deadliest known migration route.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2023
Forlorn and desperate, he came up with a madcap idea: He could fold himself into a crate and ship himself via airfreight to London for a fraction of the fare.
From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2021
Forlorn Disney fans missing the park’s goodies filled out the third and fourth spots, with Disney Churro and Dole Whip, respectively.
From Fox News • Dec. 12, 2020
Ralf the Limper was the first to sight them, but they soon outdistanced Woe and Forlorn Hope, so Victarion sent Iron Wing, Sparrowhawk, and Kraken’s Kiss to run them down.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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