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despair

[dih-spair] / dɪˈspɛər /




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A European semi-final against Nottingham Forest now awaits them, and 10 years on from the despair of relegation, this feels like the new normal for Villa under Emery.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Every facet of life - joy, despair and everything in between – co-existed under the strobe lights.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The “object of excess” led him into despair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The festival hopes to encourage artists and fans to turn to comedy, theater, creativity and community instead of despair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The lookouts strained to see what lay before them, and shook their heads in despair.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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