desperate
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NPR ran a story on desperate venue owners waiting for money.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
As a recently fledged bird hops around on the ground, unfamiliar choughs swoop down and gently herd it away to join them—that’s how desperate these birds are for helpers.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
It’s also anchored by the stories of a community desperate to claim territory they’ve cultivated for centuries.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
"The mother has been in and out of hospital, not eating. It's obviously a really desperate situation," she told AFP.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
I think of our brave young soldiers, so willing to give their lives, and boys like Colin, who are desperate to join them.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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