desperate

Example Sentences

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She will be desperate to avoid the disaster that befell hot men's favourite Ilia Malinin, who suffered a nightmare last week, slumping to an eighth-place finish.

From Barron's

But that run could be coming to an end given they are currently second, seven points behind leaders Levski Sofia - and journalist Teodor Borisov says "Bulgarian football fans are desperate" to see a different champion.

From BBC

But Katerina, desperate and grieving, had to turn to the courts and it was only six emotionally exhausting months later that a judge finally decided in her favour.

From BBC

With testing centers booked for months, desperate candidates often hunt down exams administered in remote villages.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tickets were in high demand with fans desperate to get hold of tickets with some being sold on resale sites for thousands.

From BBC