desperation
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A notable exception was the global financial crisis of 2008-09, when some companies sold stock out of desperation.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Mr Ratcliffe said when detainees go on hunger strike it can signal desperation and a loss of faith in both governments.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
It’s easy to be in a place of desperation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Massie condemned the ad in a social media post: “It reeks of desperation, but they’re hoping the older generation won’t realize it’s an AI generated lie.”
From Salon • May 24, 2026
He gazed longingly at the food bowl and then turned to me with desperation and a hint of resentment.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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