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Desper - ately he wanted to stop and rest, or stop and listen for sounds of his pursuers, but he knew he could not - if he stopped, he might never move again.
Flint, the King Kirchoff, Mary 2003
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Desper - ately he wanted to stop and rest, or stop and listen for sounds of his pursuers, but he knew he could not - if he stopped, he might never move again.
Flint the King Kirchoff, Mary 1990
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Desper - ately, he forced himself to swallow so that he wouldn't cough and wake the sleeper.
Time of the Twins Weis, Margaret 1988
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Desper - ately, he forced himself to swallow so that he wouldn't cough and wake the sleeper.
Time of the Twins Weis, Margaret 1988
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Desper is white and wears her brown hair flat down to her shoulder blades.
newsleader.com - 2010
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More importantly, Johnson and Desper are the fulfillment to the college's blueprint for athletic success.
newsleader.com - 2010
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Desper has been the leading hitter on the team in the early stages.
newsleader.com - 2010
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Desper, who has highs of 28 points and 15 rebounds on the season, is second on the team in scoring at 11.8 points per game.
newsleader.com - 2010
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Vetter handles short when not on the mound and Desper anchors third base.
newsleader.com - 2010
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It's a rarity nowadays for Johnson and Desper to be on the same court and combine for only four points.
newsleader.com - 2010
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