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Even so, petroleum was still a lifeline for a nation mired in more than a decade of economic, political and social tumult marked by mass emigration, hyperinflation and a near-ubiquitous sense of despair.
From Los Angeles Times
Breakfast television affords its presenters a special sense of intimacy with their audience, with segments often focusing on human-interest stories.
From BBC
When Nigella Lawson was named as the new judge on the Great British Bake Off, the news was greeted with applause, perhaps a sigh of relief, and a general sense of "oh, of course".
From BBC
There is a strong sense that trust in institutions has been shaken.
From BBC
And it shows the returns to ambition, boundless optimism, and sense of long-term strategy.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.