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Example Sentences
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It does not take much for English hopes to be raised swiftly, only to be dashed more quickly.
From BBC
While the S&P 500 is in negative territory so far in December, hopes for a late rally have not yet been dashed, and may have been bolstered by Friday’s gains.
From MarketWatch
While the S&P 500 is in negative territory so far in December, hopes for a late rally have not yet been dashed, and may have been bolstered by Friday’s gains.
From MarketWatch
"The loco pilot, on observing the herd of elephants, applied emergency brakes. However, elephants dashed with the train," he said.
From Barron's
Only once they faltered against No. 1 Ohio State, dropping to 9-3, were their hopes dashed for good.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.