desperately
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This system wasn’t pretty, and Cuba stayed desperately poor, but the communist regime survived.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
"I know that's the thoughts of the house will be with the family and with the unit at this desperately sad time."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 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
There was a great wriggling and winking of silver; fish jumping desperately as the net inched out of the water and onto the shore.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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