lose heart
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The Archbishop of Canterbury is using his Easter sermons to say "we must not lose heart" over the war in Ukraine or the situation in Israel and Palestine.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023
He told the group’s members not to lose heart.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2022
Until recently, Natalya said, her husband had begun to lose heart.
From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2022
Referencing a passage, she encouraged people to "not lose heart."
From Fox News • Aug. 18, 2021
But I will lose heart for the telling if you don’t wake up, Djo.
From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple
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