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
He was sacked by Spurs 14 years ago and calling for him would surely smack of desperation.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Except Paul isn’t magic; she waves her red flags high and proud, and the good folks at ABC, Hulu and Disney charged at them with the oblivious desperation of so many trapped, maddened bulls.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
On Saturday desperation turned to protest in the central province of Ciego de Ávila.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Near desperation after his hard ride, he glanced at the horizon.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.