desperation
Example Sentences
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The fake ads often offer what appear to be unbeatable deals — capitalizing on people’s desperation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
There was desperation in the voice of the young Ethiopian man when he managed to get through to the BBC from a phone in his prison cell on death row in Saudi Arabia.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
That it happened reflects the desperation of many Moroccans to cross the border.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
“The price action in oil this morning clearly reflects the market’s desperation for positive news,” analysts at ING said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Whatever you want,” I said in desperation, although I had no clue what I could possibly do for Elliot Mason that he’d care about.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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