desperate
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Practically every major industry is desperate to hire more skilled workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“Blame the Clown” is a rough ride through both desperate and jubilant times.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
On a pitch that had been under cover for the previous two days, under leaden skies and with showers forecast, England would have been desperate to win the toss.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
As sky-high entry costs price many people out, malicious actors are capitalizing on desperate fans seeking bargains outside accredited channels, using techniques experts say represent a "new normal" for major events.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
He had planned to save his parents’ juice until he was desperate, but Abby was thirsty and she would be certain to have a tantrum if she didn’t get something to drink.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Vocabulary lists containing desperate
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