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
As “Dreams” veers on exploiting prejudice, Franco pans out for a broader view of the carnage our desperation to survive can invoke.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 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
J&J has done plenty of multibillion-dollar acquisitions and it can definitely afford a deal well over $10 billion, but it rarely acts out of desperation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“And secondly,” Axel continues, “in many situations, the level of desperation keeps increasing. Often, if other conservation techniques are not able to prevent extinction on their own, reintroductions are necessary to help save a species.”
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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