desperately
Example Sentences
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For 27 years, the New York Knicks tried desperately to make it back to the NBA Finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
I either overspend on food items, failing to take advantage of hidden deals as I frantically yet desperately attempt to restock my kitchen.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
He said the force was "desperately" trying to prevent these things from happening and officers were working to educate people about the dangers of open water.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
When these interventions helped my inflammation but didn’t stimulate much hair growth, I saw three additional dermatologists, desperately seeking a solution for a condition I had poured thousands of dollars into treating.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
About 200 miles from Otsuchi, the nuclear plant’s operators spent the night of the tsunami working frantically in pitch-black control rooms desperately trying to stop a chain reaction that was spinning out of control.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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A Long Walk to Water
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