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despondency

[dih-spon-duhn-see] / dɪˈspɒn dən si /


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That's a stellar cast list in the casualty unit, particularly the three forwards and especially the locks, who have been immense in Scotland's recovery from the despondency of Rome.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Arsenal's joy in Italy contrasted with despondency in Norway for Premier League heavyweights Man City.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Juniper Hills resident Diane Swick, 60, transitioned from joy to despondency quickly in early August.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2024

But is that enough to cause this overwhelming sense of despondency across the culture at large?

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2024

That was Mary’s job as she saw it—to keep the despondency away from Tom because everyone knew he was going to be a great success some time.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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