dispiriting

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Appeared in the April 24, 2026, print edition as 'A Dispiriting Airline Bailout'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Dispiriting, because all of the disappointments and ugly compromises of retail politics are in full view.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

Dispiriting as the loss was for the Rams, it was also a reminder they are far better than the also-ran that lost four of five games from Weeks 5 through 9.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2023

Dispiriting as her situation is, Watt is luckier than some.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021

Dispiriting chills travelled up and down his back at intervals.

From The Pines of Lory by Mitchell, John Ames