desperate
Example Sentences
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Ellie says she had been desperate to be an infantry soldier.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Barring a miracle, those unaccounted for have also died, leaving the families still searching for their loved ones underneath the rubble in a desperate limbo.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Landover plan earned the quick approval of the PGC Planning Department, which cited the region’s desperate need for tax revenue.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
In California, an incredibly tight housing market and high rents are fueling a new generation of real estate scams that take advantage of people desperate to find an affordable place to live.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The searing pain created by his desperate sprint had blocked any sendings he might have received from Tiamat.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing desperate
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