hopeless

Example Sentences

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Linda Goodman’s hopeless search is just one example of such an effect.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

This is not necessarily a hopeless situation, but it requires immediate action and sound legal guidance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"We felt hopeless," says Holm-Aderemi, describing how they took turns carrying out searches of the streets themselves.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“Thanks for reading” was the suggested reply to someone who called me a hopeless loon and another guy who wondered why anybody would read my “dumb column.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Refreshed, I looked through more of the boxes, but it was hopeless.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth