lose heart

idiom

: to begin to feel that one cannot do something that one has been trying to do : to become discouraged
They never lost heart, even in the face of adversity.

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That is, while most lose heart the longer success proves elusive, Moir sees each empty cast as a sacrifice to the salmon gods that will eventually win their favor. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 In the absence of strong signals of continuing commitment and resolve from the United States, its friends may grow fearful of abandonment, perhaps eventually losing heart and succumbing to the temptations of appeasement. Aaron L. Friedberg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2012 The intrigue: Even some Biden loyalists appear to be losing heart. Andrew Solender, Axios, 18 July 2024 And those who want to work at Buckingham Palace, but aren’t sure about braving the press, don’t have to lose heart either — the royal household is actively recruiting for other roles there, including a pastry sous chef and a furniture conservator. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024 Ultimately, a lack of funding killed Russell’s dream, but don’t lose heart. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2011 The more stoic members were keen to ensure that their supporters did not lose heart. Shiraz Maher, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2011 The Good News: God will guide and support you throughout your pregnancy. 14 2 Chronicles 15:7 But as for you, be brave and don't lose heart, because your work will be rewarded! Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 9 Mar. 2023 Until recently, Natalya said, her husband had begun to lose heart. New York Times, 25 July 2022

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“Lose heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20heart. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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