desperately

Example Sentences

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The CIA "executed a deception campaign to confuse the Iranians, who were desperately hunting for our airmen," whom Washington located as of Saturday morning, Ratcliffe said, without providing details on the deception efforts.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Quins desperately needed to respond and they finally did so in the 48th minute when Cunningham-South powered his way over the line.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"We desperately need more of these land-to-ocean connection studies if we're to fully grapple with the problem of global warming and the effects it will have on coastal ecosystems."

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“When people step into the Joy Who Lived, they know they’re going to be cared for, and that includes being allowed to laugh; we desperately need to laugh,” Gibson says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I fished desperately in my pillowcase, drew out the bottle of vitamins, and closed my fist around them.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom