desperately
Example Sentences
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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
“Obsession” desperately wants to be a modern film, but can’t do anything more bold than gesturing to the bleakness and incessant discourse this reality is mired in.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
"It is desperately sad for him, but he strikes me as someone who will recover quickly and use it as motivation. He still has a huge summer ahead with Brazil."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
But no matter how desperately he pumped his legs, his body wouldn't move.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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