disconsolately
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A homeless family stands disconsolately before their wrecked home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
More than three years after he disconsolately walked away from Seattle, Felix Hernandez is back, a vibrant part of the Mariners organization once more.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
“I spent $100 on tickets I can’t use,” the man groused as he tried to argue with one of the theater’s representatives, and then, with his companion, walked disconsolately away.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2021
In addition to allowing the boss to control the car’s speed from the back seat, Scott’s duties include driving Mrs. Roman to an empty pier from which she can stare disconsolately out at the surf.
From New York Times ● May 26, 2016
With their heads down disconsolately, the chaplain, Major Major and Major Danby moved toward their jeeps in an ostracized group, each holding himself friendlessly several feet away from the other two.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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