desperate

Example Sentences

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Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run - these are desperate times for West Ham.

From BBC

The complaint also includes an alleged email from the singer, in which he apologizes for his actions and writes, “I am the actual epitome of a desperate dirty ‘old man.’”

From Los Angeles Times

"She was given the gene therapy. We were told she may never walk, talk or eat... she was sent home with us and five machines. It was desperate."

From BBC

He is desperate for the case to conclude.

From BBC

Having returned from his latest back surgery, at an event in South Africa at the end of last year, there are many fans desperate to see a sustained recovery.

From BBC