Example Sentences

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At the time, many singles, hot or otherwise, were despairing about the pandemic and the ways it had complicated the dating equation.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2021

The rescue operation will come as a major comfort to stranded Britons and their families who were despairing about loved ones, including some with medical needs.

From The Guardian • Mar. 30, 2020

“Life with John was mainly very joyful, but there were despairing, difficult times when I would wonder whether his blindness would fundamentally change our relationship.”

From The Guardian • Feb. 11, 2017

Just as we were despairing over the kimchi, Woori’s spicy variety came through.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2016

We were despairing of Tish, as I have said, when we heard the shots and then the approach of a canoe.

From Tish by Rinehart, Mary Roberts