1. She was desperate to find a job after graduation.
2. The situation is so bad that they are making a desperate attempt to fix it.
3. He gave a desperate cry for help when he fell into the river.
4. They were in a desperate hurry to catch the last train.
5. After days without food, the survivors became desperate.
6. It’s a desperate measure, but we have no other choice.
7. Don’t look so desperate—there are plenty of other opportunities!
8. The team made a desperate effort to win the game in the final minutes.