desperate
Example Sentences
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It is illegal to pay ransoms in Nigeria, but analysts say payments by desperate families, intermediaries or, in some cases, state authorities have fuelled the abductions.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
By February, Eagle was desperate and feeling the immense pressure from his constituents.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The same tools that can be used to charge you more when you seem desperate also can be used to offer you a discount when you seem hesitant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
As sky-high entry costs price many people out, malicious actors are capitalizing on desperate fans seeking bargains outside accredited channels, using techniques experts say represent a "new normal" for major events.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
When the people you loved left, that love remained, floating around, desperate for a place to go.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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