dispiriting

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One dispiriting day, she was on Melrose Avenue walking to the Groundlings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Facing a formidable French side who know a bonus-point win will guarantee a record eighth title is a nightmare assignment for any visiting team aiming to end a dispiriting losing run.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

One report offered little hope for unemployed workers mired in long, dispiriting job searches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Thomas Frank faced fresh calls for his dismissal from angry Tottenham fans after a dispiriting 2-2 draw at Premier League strugglers Burnley on Saturday as Bournemouth ended Liverpool's long unbeaten run.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

We were camped at a lofty spot called Indian Grave Gap, between two brooding summits—the one tiring to recollect, the other dispiriting to behold.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson