in despair
Example Sentences
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Masa’s Comeback: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son was in despair, but an AI spree has him back on top.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Elsewhere in the city, brand-new vehicles at a car dealership were stuck in mud as owner Mauro Pinto de Moraes Filho, 63, looked on in despair.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
“It means a tremendous amount, because so many people were feeling lost and in despair and not knowing what to do,” she continued.
From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026
Not far from there, in al-Amer tent camp, dozens of families — about 50 in total — watched in despair.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
“Oh, Baruch, help me!” cried Balthamos in despair, turning away.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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