desperate
Example Sentences
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Quelch said at an event in 2017, “Even when things looked desperate, his confidence gave us confidence.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Not only will Howe be desperate to generate some momentum and finish the campaign on a high - the hierarchy, clearly, expect a strong return from the final seven games of the season.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
A few weeks ago Elon Musk announced he is marrying his AI and space companies, so desperate did he expect to be for earthly electricity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
It was deep, ragged, desperate howling, followed by a higher, sweeter, more piping sort of howl.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
