despairing

Example Sentences

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Some may wish to avoid Loktev’s film because of those despairing parallels.

From Los Angeles Times

Like an unhinged mafia boss whose criminal enterprise is coming apart around him, he will kill with increased fervor and, in the process, will make us all despairing witnesses to his war crimes.

From Seattle Times

Abdul is despairing about the situation now facing many artists in the country: “All doors appear to have shut for young artists, especially for female artists,” she states via email.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Warner has spent much of his 12-year Senate career despairing about the dysfunction of the institution and grumbling that his acumen and savvy were not being tapped.

From New York Times

The White House focus on voting comes at a time when Democrats and voting rights advocates are despairing over legal and political setbacks on the issue.

From Los Angeles Times