desperate
Example Sentences
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In his first managerial role at Porto, Mourinho was desperate to prove himself at the highest level and show his worth.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Behind Paramount’s pivot is a desperate scramble to bolster its legal case and muster funds to help finance a deal Warner shareholders approved in April.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
When some sellers get desperate and cut prices to sell quickly, that brings down the value of other properties in the area or neighborhood.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Bustamante said the man was in an uncomfortable position, desperate to get out amid the heat and dust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
I’m desperate, so desperate I’d take even their help.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Vocabulary lists containing desperate
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