After many other failed attempts to try and solve the ailment afflicting Regan, her superstitious mother decides to call a priest out of desperation.

Source: https://collider.com/best-makeup-in-movies-letterboxd/

Again, the ensuing desperation among thousands of survivors seeking temporary shelter in camps and or homes is equally devastating.

Source: https://mwnation.com/borrow-leaf-from-apm-zikhale-on-crisis-response/

"Amid dire food shortages, the search for food is forcing people into horrible states of hunger and leading some - out of desperation - to take supplies from delivery trucks," Tedros said.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/desperation-rising-amid-acute-hunger-gaza-hospitals-who.1074750

And that is why there has been so much desperation in the campaigns in Lagos in the lead-up to March 18. The APC has played the ethnic card against the candidate of the Labour Party in a most vicious manner.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/opinion-before-nigerias-march-18-elections-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-before-nigerias-march-18-elections-2

As the economic hardships persist, good people are increasingly being driven to the brink of desperation, turning them toward a life of crime.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/why-moms-are-turning-to-crime-the-dark-side-of-an-unforgiving-economy/

Beneath this ridiculous male trope, we realize there’s acute desperation and fear.

Source: https://blogcritics.org/theater-review-sabbaths-theater-with-john-turturro-and-elizabeth-marvel/

Biden knew and possibly wanted to take advantage of Xi’s desperation for the meeting for his domestic compulsion.

Source: https://www.orissapost.com/mixed-signals/

But we all know how his desperation to become (and) use the title of “Professor” led to a serious standoff with ASUU which flatly rejected the appointment as fraudulent.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/pantamis-history-of-digital-deception-and-desperation-by-tokunbo-adebayo/

But with the unexpectedness of Russia’s invasion last year, combined with the desperation of Ukraine’s defense, the number – and corresponding needs for materiel – of Ukraine’s soldiers quickly ballooned beyond the state’s ability to equip them.

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2023/0403/From-citizens-pockets-to-soldiers-hands-Ukraine-s-crowdfunded-war?icid=rss

By the end, there's more desperation.

Source: https://screenrant.com/kaleidoscope-niousha-noor-interview/

Costello, asked to comment on behalf of him and Giuliani, called the letter “a frivolous legal document” and said it “reeks of desperation because they know judgment day is coming for the Bidens.”

Source: https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/02/01/hunter-biden-seeks-federal-probe-of-trump-allies-over-laptop/

“Despite our efforts and substantial progress, the criminals have continued to exhibit desperation for violence as seen in the recent attacks in Mangu,” he said.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/05/28/i-am-not-interested-in-witch-hunt-plateau-gov-elect-mutfwtang-assures-lalong/

“During exams,” says Jim, “students should look up for inspiration, down in desperation, and left and right for information.”

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23453463.herald-diary-look-get-exams/?ref=rss

“He has certainly been honest with social work, he entered this action out of desperation during the pandemic when he was not working.

Source: https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/23344552.ayr-man-caught-10k-south-ayrshire-council-pandemic-grant-fraud/?ref=rss

Her desperation in those final moments of episode 6, when she realizes that the has started to break her, is truly heart-wrenching to see.

Source: https://www.themarysue.com/the-damane-truly-are-the-most-terrifying-piece-of-worldbuilding-in-season-2-of-the-wheel-of-time/

He said that Yiaga Africa condemned, in unequivocal terms, acts of voter suppression fuelled by ethnic profiling, political thuggery and desperation to secure electoral victory at all costs.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/guber-polls-irev-portal-functioned-optimally-yiaga-africa/

His desperation will not outlast our dedication."

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66720475?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Howard, in his desperation to regain power and with the centre-right now occupied by Keating, took over Pauline Hanson’s racist bleatings, and he was much more cunning about it.

Source: https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/04/06/john-howard-influence-liberal-party/

However, 10 years later, her ex-publicist, Jonathan Hay, to making up the story "out of desperation to help break 'Pon de Replay.'

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/young-female-celebs-mistreated

I don’t have the desperation to get to a milestone.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-01-14/india-wins-toss-opts-to-bat-in-3rd-odi-vs-sri-lanka