Example Sentences

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The prospect of a protracted and public battle has disheartened many close to Mr. Cuomo, who have described him as somber, yet resolute.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2021

The extended flooding has disheartened many among the city’s depleted population of 53,000, with some now thinking that there is no future for Venice.

From The Guardian • Dec. 10, 2019

“As you can imagine, the information you provided to the regional directors has created much uncertainty and has disheartened us.”

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2018

There has been an inevitable lull in visible civil rights activity since the March on Washington, and this has disheartened some Negroes.

From Time Magazine Archive

This has disheartened me again as to my condition.

From Catherine Booth — a Sketch by Duff, Colonel Mildred