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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a desperation" is not correct in standard English usage.
Typically, "desperation" is an uncountable noun and does not require an article like "a."
Example: "In a moment of desperation, she made a decision she would later regret."
Alternatives: "desperation" or "a state of desperation."
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There is a desperation here.
It was a desperation shot.
Snow searches for her with a desperation fuelled by guilt.
It has the feel of a desperation move".
There is a desperation to Mr. Santorum's message.
There's a restlessness, an unease, a desperation, an existential panic.
" 'County of Kings' came as a desperation," Mr. Andersen said.
A desperation heave was broken up by Clinton Tabb.
Clare Droesch missed a desperation 30-footer for Boston College.
"There's a desperation to win a cup," he admits softly.
It became a getaway car only as a desperation measure.
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