despair
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Economists shouldn’t despair, but call for humility and a better understanding of history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
If you have been affected by feelings of suicide or despair, you can contact the BBC's Action Line.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"We can expect displacement sites and cities to flood. Every gap in our response is a gap that armed groups, trafficking networks and despair will fill," Goodstein said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Much like the film, the choreography juxtaposes joy with despair in an ever-changing environment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Just when Ophie began to despair, she remembered.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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