forlorn
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The forlorn hors d’oeuvres and plastic cups of wine shortly after deadline under the conference room’s fluorescent lights kept things safely subdued.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
Auger-Aliassime reeled off five successive games against an increasingly forlorn Bublik, taking his first match point with a thumping cross-court forehand.
From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025
Hamilton, delayed by his penalty, with which he vehemently disagreed over the radio, was a rather forlorn eighth, with Ocon and Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto completing the top 10.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
West Indies skipper Hope, and the man he succeeded in the form of Powell, at least showed some fight during what always looked to be a forlorn effort.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025
In a voice small and forlorn Lloyd said, “I miss Miss Myrt. She only threatened you in daylight.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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