desperately
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Phil Foden's magical first-half assist and welcome return to form was the catalyst that Manchester City desperately needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Some of the county’s 88 incorporated cities are packed city line to city line with residents but desperately short of park space for them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"Guys, this is chaos," said Rubio as reporters desperately waved their hands at him.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Actually, none of these stocks look desperately cheap in relation to their fundamentals.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Jack whipped his head around, desperately searching for something, anything, that would save them, but the only way out was to go back down into the palace, suicide even if the way was still open.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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