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desolation

[des-uh-ley-shuhn] / ˌdɛs əˈleɪ ʃən /




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Their desolation contrasts with hives of construction activity nearby, where cranes tower over designer redevelopments.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

This was particularly the case with the desert, whose desolation and desperation gave shape to the film's third act and the journey its characters were on.

From Barron's Mar. 8, 2026

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed "sadness" and "desolation" on X at the latest death.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2025

She’s found the desolation isn’t limited to Grand Central Market.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 13, 2025

And there is the dance; strength and weakness, confidence and desolation.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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