desperation

Example Sentences

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In the movie, Charli contends with the unfathomable triumph of “Brat” while fielding brand deal offers and label demands that reek of the capitalist desperation to extend the “Brat” era as long as possible.

From Salon

The couple, living safely in the US, understand the desperation, but remain sceptical that such action could deliver what protesters ultimately want - not just regime change, but dignity, economic security and freedom.

From BBC

One of her original creations, the faded cabaret queen Lola Heatherton, armored herself in plastered-on wigs and stage finery, façades obscuring the jittery desperation of a woman hanging on by the quicks of her fingernails.

From Salon

It was the surest sign of her desperation that she wanted to go to Babci’s cottage.

From Literature

Well, January has always been deemed by some as the window of desperation, where clubs only seek to do business if they are in trouble.

From BBC