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How to pronounce desperately in American English
“desperately” pronunciation by American speakers
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“desperately” in real sentences — American speakers
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desperately need the aid, who desperately need the help.
State Department
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really desperately need it.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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so desperately looking for.
NASA
Why real speech
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