desperate
Example Sentences
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A sequence showing a minke whale's desperate break for freedom from a hunting team of killer whales provided an enduring image.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“Understandably at that time, we were desperate to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe — so health and longevity were at the forefront of our minds,” writes Caroline Tien for SELF.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
However, it appears as though the former TV star is desperate to find a buyer as he has already trimmed back his asking price to $2.15 million, Realtor.com can exclusively reveal.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
In a damp back alley, Jingjing joined job-seekers milling about leisurely, haggling for higher wages while garment bosses perched on scooters brandished hiring signs, desperate for day labourers.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
He’d not come here first for a reason, some subconscious part of him desperate to avoid this specific pain.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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