crestfallen
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Fatemah, who was standing in line for bread at a neighborhood bakery, seemed crestfallen as she explained how this Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian, was even worse than others.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
"I don't think I can say them yet to be honest," a crestfallen Markram said.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
But despite a vastly improved performance on her final attempt, a crestfallen Muir was left wanting more on the biggest stage.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
“She was crestfallen, but she recovered quickly,” Nuñez narrates dramatically as she drives away.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025
“Am I to blame for your excesses?” said he, grimacing, but his eyes were alight with laughter, no doubt at my crestfallen face.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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