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despair

[dih-spair] / dɪˈspɛər /




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Professional victim support is essential and "can sometimes even be a matter of life and death" due to the shame, intense fear, despair and constant pressure being so overwhelming.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Amid the double despair of soaring joblessness and inflation, the 2025 U.S. military saw the biggest enlistee surge in 13 years, exceeding their recruitment goals by 10%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The “object of excess” led him into despair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In response, Swinney accused them of pedalling a "doom loop of despair".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“Never despair, vinye, because life is like this wind blowing on us right now. It can change direction at any time!”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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