despairing
Example Sentences
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Mr. Page expresses such deep, despairing horror that, for a few minutes at least, this minor tragedy rises to heights of harrowing feeling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The angry, despairing look on team owner Lawrence Stroll's face in Bahrain said it all.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
But Nina soon found herself despairing, once she realized she could not leave her hiding place.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
Despite the grim subject matter, the show also offers a glimpse of hope that such awareness arrives in time for someone to show that those despairing are not alone.–
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025
I was despairing over this latest failure, made worse by the fact that Rich seemed blind to it all.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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