despair

“All of the humanity, history, despair, and triumph that constitutes Elvis’ identity was stolen and is stored on servers and harnessed by Suno to make massive amounts of money,” the Presley complaint said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

Unlike bear-market bottoms, which typically end with a spasm of despair as traders throw in the towel, bull-market tops are far more gradual and less dramatic.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

It is enough to make Spurs fans despair.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

"It's absolutely heartbreaking. It really is emotionally devastating, because it's utter despair: no more lake," said amateur local historian David Favre, who lives in the Swiss village of Les Brenets.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

In despair and confusion, he let the book slip through his hands.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Now 27, she despairs when hearing another Cornell president talk about reforming the Greek system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

After spending much of the day queuing, he did not manage to enter the bank there, and despairs at the idea of having to go back again.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025

Kakar despairs at the plight of Afghans who remain in Pakistan.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024

When they finally make it to their destination and find they’ll be sharing it with an unexpected houseguest, Leon grumbles and despairs of getting anything done.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2023

Remove a bonobo from its mother, and it immediately despairs.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

Several MPs the BBC spoke to despaired that such a significant social change could hinge on their colleagues' diary commitments.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

But closer to the high-security perimeter, a crowd of worshippers despaired as police officers blocked their route.

From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026

The 28-year-old software engineer despaired of ever reaching America.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2025

In the early, chaotic days of the COVID-19 pandemic, transitional-kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Lam despaired.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025

I feared for his life; I despaired that he should ever rise from his bed again; and I could not abide the hunger.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

“Sam tells stories about quietly despairing people seeking to survive in our bleak world,” Flynn responded via email.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Despite facing notable challenges and coming of age in a culture infected by “big woe,” or an onslaught of despairing information, Moore believes there is still reason for young people to be optimistic.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Tippett, a former NHS England boss who led on personalised care, told the BBC the result was "despairing".

From BBC ● May 19, 2026

As wars multiply, Pope Leo’s aides aren’t despairing about the possibilities of diplomacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 2026

In his mind’s eye, Ruza shook his head, despairing of ever making a warrior of him.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor