desperate
Example Sentences
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The clip was shared endlessly on social media, women seemingly desperate to see a real face on a famous person.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
If there are topics keeping you up at night, characters you want to know more about or stories you’re desperate to dive into, get in touch!
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The EFL is desperate for the uncertainty to end.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The two share an inquisitive and child-like energy, turning heavy conversations about growing up broke, the solitude of incarceration, and desperate cries for attention, into something remarkably light.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“Oh, I hope so! I could use some chocolate right now, in the most desperate way!”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing desperate
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