desperation
Example Sentences
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Salon’s Sophia Tesfaye agrees, calling the self-evident desperation “excruciating”:
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Chelsea wanted a midfielder to replace Fernandez but there was never any desperation as the club only wanted to do so on its own terms.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
"I have come here looking for my son," said Kalka Sharda, scanning the list in desperation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Listen to how eerie the thing actually is, how the harmonies capture the desperation, panic and preemptive grief of losing a love to someone whose appeal is undeniable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Are you making more jelly beans?” asked Jake, a hint of desperation in his voice.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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