desperately

Example Sentences

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A man who wanted to desperately get through a speech so he could go to the bathroom?

From Salon

But at the same time, I just desperately wanted “Ann Lee” to have a really grand story.

From Los Angeles Times

When Australia battled desperately to win back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from India last year, Head made scores of 89, 140 and 159 in the first three Tests.

From BBC

In the chaos, separately, they desperately scanned the green.

From BBC

“We desperately need more firefighters and paramedics, more trucks, engines, and ambulances and more wildfire resources and neighborhood fire stations.”

From Los Angeles Times