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desperately

[des-per-it-lee, -prit-] / ˈdɛs pər ɪt li, -prɪt- /


ADVERB
frightfully
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Mills fielded frantic calls from his counterparts in California desperately seeking to buy electricity from BPA, sometimes for above-market prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Now, England have a gilt-edged opportunity to begin the latest McCullum-Stokes reset with a desperately needed victory.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I either overspend on food items, failing to take advantage of hidden deals as I frantically yet desperately attempt to restock my kitchen.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

But Uri spots talent, and soon Niki will desperately need the money when Harry lands in the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Jeremy wished desperately that he could draw like that.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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