despair
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Joao Palhinha's late goal at Wolves gave Tottenham their first Premier League victory since December and stopped them slipping into deeper despair.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
But the depths of despair on view in the survey are curious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Behind the complaining is her feeling of despair.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Every facet of life - joy, despair and everything in between – co-existed under the strobe lights.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Feeling despair, the scouting party didn’t return to camp until midafternoon.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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