desperate

Example Sentences

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He said many who work in the industry are growing desperate as they struggle to find work, and some are living in fear of being unable to provide for their children.

From Los Angeles Times

Iran accused the United States of attacking a desalination plant on Qeshm on March 7 in what it called a "blatant and desperate crime".

From Barron's

Bellamy is desperate to lead Wales at that tournament and, having privately told the FAW as much, he has also started to mention it in public.

From BBC

Once I asked Ben if he would be ready to play for me and for England he straight away, and without hesitation, said he would love that and he was desperate to come back.

From BBC

"I'm the opposite of desperate. I don't care."

From Barron's