despairing

Example Sentences

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Tyler Smith made a despairing dive to try to block his shot but the assistant referee raised his flag immediately to signal the goal.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

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

“Especially in despairing economic times we need to ensure people aren’t being denied access.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Dunk, though wounded and despairing of Baelor’s death, wins his trial and becomes a legend that characters in “A Song of Ice and Fire” recall as a true knight.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

In the wake of his own shock of despairing realization, he was taking charge.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks