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despairing

[dih-spair-ing] / dɪˈspɛər ɪŋ /


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But he's already despairing about his future housing prospects.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Still, Ohm is more despairing and miserable than any of the wretched worms Scott has acted to date.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Any freelance journalist who finds herself despairing over the paltry rates that today’s assigning editors are offering might want to familiarize herself with Fanny Fern before her next negotiation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Guardiola struck a despairing tone as he discussed the reasons for City's slump.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Not long after his arrival, Louie was standing at the base, sweating and despairing over the landscape, when a squarish second lieutenant walked up and introduced himself.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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