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despair

[dih-spair] / dɪˈspɛər /




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Masa’s Comeback: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son was in despair, but an AI spree has him back on top.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Some of Chip’s despair was beginning to infect Jonah.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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