desperate
Example Sentences
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They know huge swaths of the system are in desperate need of replacement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Despite his efforts, the pair - aged 41 and 15 - died in the desperate attempt to bring the boy to shore.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
A desperate search for survivors has been underway since early Sunday, with 77 people rescued so far and dozens more missing, according to authorities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
A desperate government is grasping for ideas to get the engine going again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
When a catastrophe happens, “you’re desperate for information,” said Janine Krippner.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing desperate
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