desperate

Example Sentences

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Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

With the World Cup upon us, soccer-loving Gen X and elder millennial Angelenos are desperate to get in on the action.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It was a desperate measure, through no fault of Foden's, that should now be forgotten.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A few weeks ago Elon Musk announced he is marrying his AI and space companies, so desperate did he expect to be for earthly electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

I also realize that if I text back too fast, I’ll look like an even bigger desperate idiot.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam