desperation

Example Sentences

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“It’s judging our desperation rate,” said Nicole Moore, president of Rideshare Drivers United.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

After conducting the first interview, Kotb said "there was a desperation and steeliness about Savannah", but that Savannah was hopeful that someone with relevant information about her mother's whereabouts would come forward.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Similar to how “Propriedad Privada” layers romance and longing, and hope and desperation, Rivera’s reasons for picking up a camera were complex.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But her sense of morality trumps her financial desperation.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

“Good God!” cried Mr. Pocket, in an outbreak of desolate desperation.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens