desperation
Example Sentences
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Mr Ratcliffe said when detainees go on hunger strike it can signal desperation and a loss of faith in both governments.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Many have waded across a river to return in desperation, although the scale of the exodus remains unclear.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
J&J has done plenty of multibillion-dollar acquisitions and it can definitely afford a deal well over $10 billion, but it rarely acts out of desperation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
It’s easy to be in a place of desperation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
He gazed longingly at the food bowl and then turned to me with desperation and a hint of resentment.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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