forsaken

Example Sentences

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It’s a fleeting tableau, but it reveals the whole story: even the most forsaken creation reaches for connection the moment he’s given something warm to hold in his hands.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

He goes on to say they were "looking forward to a day scampering" and made the decision to leave their packs because they spent two days "lugging them up this God forsaken valley".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

In coming to America years earlier, he had forsaken his birthright: As the oldest son of five children, he was in line to inherit the pachinko business.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

An older woman looks at him and straightaway diagnoses his problem: “Have you forsaken your soul?” she asks.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024

‘But you can’t leave poor old Bill behind in this forsaken place, Mr. Gandalf!’ cried Sam, angry and distressed.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien