It struggled desperately and, a few seconds later, died in the palm of my hand.

He struggled desperately, but she held him as only a mother can hold that which threatens her child.

She struggled desperately, clawing at the hand over her face.

They have to struggle desperately every day to make ends meet.

Jenny thought of the people who had lived here, struggling desperately for the freedom they loved.

He worked on, struggling desperately with the chains about his wrists.

For two miles the train ran on, Peace struggling desperately to escape.

Jake opened his eyes, and struggled desperately to sit up.

I struggled desperately but could think of no other words.

All three levels of government involved are struggling desperately to slash costs.