in despair
Example Sentences
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PARIS—Billionaire tech investor Masayoshi Son was in despair three years ago—his reputation stained by bad startup bets and his company’s stock price cut in half.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
As people gathered around the police cordon, the mother of one of the victims could be heard crying in despair from her car.
From BBC ● May 15, 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
Cornelius Warne lived the rest of his days in despair over shooting Matthew.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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