despair
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Messrs. Schmidt and Gates may think they can allay the fear and despair they’ve helped to inspire by issuing a few oracles on the unwisdom of catastrophism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
But within minutes of the medication wearing off, she says she can feel anger, fury or despair rising inside her depending on what stage she is at in her cycle.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The obituaries, social media posts and GoFundMe pages capture the utter despair of the families, though none of them reckon with the decision not to get the vitamin K shot.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
When they are not merely self-deceived, Strout’s characters struggle with isolation and despair.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
“Oh, Clara,” the old woman said, despair dripping off of every word.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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