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in despair





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Rumors of renewed hostilities leave traders reeling in despair.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

Elsewhere in the city, brand-new vehicles at a car dealership were stuck in mud as owner Mauro Pinto de Moraes Filho, 63, looked on in despair.

From Barron's Feb. 25, 2026

“It means a tremendous amount, because so many people were feeling lost and in despair and not knowing what to do,” she continued.

From Slate Jan. 29, 2026

He said that rather than sink in despair, he chose to remain optimistic and keep moving to “show them what you do when something this traumatic and dramatic happens to you.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 27, 2025

Matthias groaned and hung his head in despair.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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