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Noun
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Electing Talarico would be like connecting on one of those last-second, desperation, alley-oop passes in the end zone.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026 -
This match finally picked up in the second half, reflecting the desperation each side had after losing their opening matches.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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With the rise of tablets and tech worldwide, toys have begun to become obsolete, causing mass panic among toys.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Brokers often list speculative tickets for those tours before an on-sale even starts, hoping some more desperate fans will buy in a panic.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Canada’s first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed yesterday when midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Lost in the Brazilian tears, anguish and confusion was just how clinical the Germans had been.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The situation has caused significant distress for those visiting medical offices within the building, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Lorraine Freedle, PhD, a sandplay therapist, educator, clinical psychologist and social worker and pediatric neuropsychologist in Hawaiʻi and New Mexico, says sandplay can support a range of mental health problems like anxiety, depression, or traumatic distress.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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The result of all this was that Nanjiani, through a mixture of discomfort at being physically objectified and embarrassment at his gameplay performance, spent a fair amount of the in-studio recordings with his head buried in his hands.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Many patients use an opioid medication, such as oxycodone, to deal with the discomfort, though some are fine with just extra-strength Tylenol.—
Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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This escalates into a dragon chase and Aemond’s giant, ancient beast is overcome with bloodlust, killing Luke and his dragon much to the dismay of Aemond One-Eye.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The iconic toys from the series – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, the Potato Heads, Forky and Slinky Dog – then watch in dismay as Bonnie casts them all aside in favor of the bright tablet screen.—
Aarushi Bhandari,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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As burnout, anxiety and digital overload continue to climb, many are discovering that recovery requires doing less—not more.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In a neighborhood sometimes marked by gangs and violence, and in a time of heightened anxiety over immigration enforcement, the Fiesta Back of the Yards acts as a beacon of light, offering food, social services, music and fun in a safe environment.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Desperateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desperateness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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