desperate
Example Sentences
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As a result of this decision, thousands of desperate patients have lost a chance at being among the one-third who have failed other courses of treatment and have already benefited from the drug in trials.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
If there are topics keeping you up at night, characters you want to know more about or stories you’re desperate to dive into, get in touch!
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
A sluggish residential real-estate market has driven desperate homeowners to ask strangers on the internet for their input.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
On Instagram, she added: "I was desperate to make it to that start line, but my mind and body are saying no. It's time for the next generation to shine."
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Haunted by the accident, Jane Pierce grew desperate to hear from her child: Are you there?
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing desperate
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