despairing

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

“Especially in despairing economic times we need to ensure people aren’t being denied access.”

From Los Angeles Times

This was Spurs in microcosm with mistake piled upon mistake – the self-destruct button pressed with despairing regularity.

From BBC

The angry, despairing look on team owner Lawrence Stroll's face in Bahrain said it all.

From BBC

Dunk, though wounded and despairing of Baelor’s death, wins his trial and becomes a legend that characters in “A Song of Ice and Fire” recall as a true knight.

From Salon