dishearten

Example Sentences

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“We believe we have seen actions that are excessive, disheartening and tragic,” Lumumba said.

From Seattle Times

“I’ve been disheartened to see people in our state paint an inaccurate portrait of and disinformation about our state’s libraries,” said Amanda Jones, president of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians.

From Seattle Times

Even more disheartening: Angelica worked at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the university affiliated with the hospital that treated her.

From Seattle Times

“We are so careful with all these horses, and it still happens. It is something that is disheartening. I feel so bad for that horse. And I just hope that Luis is OK.”

From Seattle Times

Wynne said he has been disheartened to see Christian values invoked by commissioners only to be followed by actions he views as questionable.

From Washington Times