desperate

Example Sentences

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He was the leading wicket-taker among spinners in the County Championship last season and, aged 34, is still desperate to regain his Test place.

From BBC

I felt desperate, which I was, and rude, which I hadn’t wanted to be.

From Los Angeles Times

"For the most part, we played a little desperate tonight," Brunson said afterwards.

From Barron's

“But desperate situations force desperate choices, and all of them are high cost.”

From Los Angeles Times

Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run - these are desperate times for West Ham.

From BBC