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in despair





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Many have ended up leaving in despair, according to one resident.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

PARIS—Billionaire tech investor Masayoshi Son was in despair three years ago—his reputation stained by bad startup bets and his company’s stock price cut in half.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

As people gathered around the police cordon, the mother of one of the victims could be heard crying in despair from her car.

From BBC May 15, 2026

“It means a tremendous amount, because so many people were feeling lost and in despair and not knowing what to do,” she continued.

From Slate Jan. 29, 2026

I turn away in despair, and Bando slips his arm around my shoulder.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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