despondence
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The Godzilla movies, whether American or Japanese, are metaphors for the ravages of warmongering and the despondence of those powerless to escape its wrath.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2026
Deflation became despondence when Silva rifled Rangers into the last four in what was the first Scottish Cup meeting between these sides since Hibs ended their 112-year wait to lift the famous old trophy.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2024
The exodus reflects growing despondence over prospects at home, where the economy has been in free fall and the U.N. says food shortages affect a third of the population.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2022
Kat wishes for a kind of pedestrian normalcy, a common prayer of princesses in everything from the delight of “Roman Holiday” and “Notting Hill” to the despondence of “Beyond the Lights” and “Spencer.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2022
He remembered very clearly his last conversation with her over the phone, three days before she died, her growing despondence with her job and with life on the campus.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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