desperate

Example Sentences

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When vocalist Marisa Shirar wails those desperate high notes, they’re well earned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He clearly realized, as the countdown clock clicked on, that he had overstepped and was eager, even desperate, for an off-ramp.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

Market participants have been desperate for anything resembling good news for weeks, and even more desperate to see concrete steps towards de-escalation, Pepperstone’s Michael Brown said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Arteta said his players were "desperate" to play for their countries.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The injured man was desperate, scared, and in pain.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone