desperation
Example Sentences
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"Desperation and economic deterioration are major factors," Timothy Kaldas, deputy director of the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
Desperation has a price, and this spread measures it.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025
Desperation, in comedy, is pathetic but not tragic; indeed, it’s a pillar of the form.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
Desperation set in for people who thought of themselves as financially stable or middle class.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024
Desperation on his face, he pointed a gnarled finger at Håkon.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Vocabulary lists containing desperation
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