desperation

Example Sentences

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In desperation, Piastri convinced the team that the only chance they had was to stop earlier and give themselves more time to chase down the Red Bull.

From BBC

“Eternity” understands the desperation for a modicum of autonomy in this world, yet cleverly reminds viewers that having a choice doesn’t necessarily make life any easier.

From Salon

Perhaps, but it also gave an immediacy bordering on desperation to a story of teenage identity, poisonous social media and murder.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Instead of you concentrating on your grief and your despair and your desperation for that person, you're now in a different role."

From BBC

Rzonca added that this type of desperation is often another form of exploitation for human trafficking survivors.

From Los Angeles Times