despairing

Example Sentences

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But he's already despairing about his future housing prospects.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

As wars multiply, Pope Leo’s aides aren’t despairing about the possibilities of diplomacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

“Especially in despairing economic times we need to ensure people aren’t being denied access.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Dunk, though wounded and despairing of Baelor’s death, wins his trial and becomes a legend that characters in “A Song of Ice and Fire” recall as a true knight.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

I was despairing over this latest failure, made worse by the fact that Rich seemed blind to it all.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan