Sentence examples for takes desperate from inspiring English sources

And when things don't go his way, he takes desperate, irrational measures that make matters worse.

When her mother dies, Kyra takes desperate measures to keep a roof over her head.

Out of concern for her health, he eventually takes desperate measures to force her to change her diet.

When they disappear into a part of the store where there are no cameras, he takes desperate action and activates the sprinkler system.

If someone takes desperate measures because of the fear created by such a letter, it's too late by then for the DWP to say "sorry, we didn't really mean it".

The dark, drug-fuelled drama about a man who takes desperate measures to ensure the financial security of his family when he discovers he has terminal cancer, has won a slew of awards during its five series and has been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards, including best drama, this year.

It is no wonder that he took desperate measures.

Finally saw narrow opening, took desperate chance, rushed onto Parkway.

"In these economic times people are taking desperate measures".

Now fearing an impeachment of his Catholic queen, he prepared to take desperate action.

The inability to travel has driven many Chinese to take desperate measures.