forlorn

Example Sentences

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Starting to sound forlorn, she says, “At this point, I’m just ready just to say, ‘stop tearing up my gates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

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

Eight months ago, England were forlorn and distraught on the vast, imposing outfield of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

Eyes forlorn, the 72-year-old cut the figure of someone who had seen years of suffering and hardship.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

Nothing to say, nothing to do, and only one hope—I hope he didn’t suffer—and what a forlorn and last-choice hope that is.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck