desperate
Example Sentences
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“There are some desperate men in this case with terrible criminal records and tons of exposure, and they know what to say to please these prosecutors,” said Jim Trusty, Rozier’s attorney.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Danny is desperate to get back to playing Madison Square Garden; Rick has long since abandoned his dream of playing there even once.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Travel nursing has been around for decades but exploded during the pandemic, when hospitals were desperate for staff.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Speaking to BBC Sport last month, Maguire, who has played 67 times for England and scored seven goals, said he was "desperate" to go to the World Cup.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
I was so desperate to feel close to him again that I reached over and wove my fingers through his as we sat in our seats watching the game.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing desperate
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