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despair

[dih-spair] / dɪˈspɛər /




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If you have been affected by feelings of suicide or despair, you can contact the BBC's Action Line.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"We can expect displacement sites and cities to flood. Every gap in our response is a gap that armed groups, trafficking networks and despair will fill," Goodstein said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The speculative trade that powered bitcoin higher has clearly cooled, but the current despair may also be part of the late-stage bear-market process that has preceded past recoveries, analysts said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Much like the film, the choreography juxtaposes joy with despair in an ever-changing environment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In despair, Veronika resumed practicing, though by now her legs were like noodles.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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