desperation

Example Sentences

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Analysts have varying interpretations of the move, with some seeing it as a sign of desperation, or a lack of volunteers.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“It’s judging our desperation rate,” said Nicole Moore, president of Rideshare Drivers United.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

After conducting the first interview, Kotb said "there was a desperation and steeliness about Savannah", but that Savannah was hopeful that someone with relevant information about her mother's whereabouts would come forward.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Except Paul isn’t magic; she waves her red flags high and proud, and the good folks at ABC, Hulu and Disney charged at them with the oblivious desperation of so many trapped, maddened bulls.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

It wasn’t from desperation that he did it.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt