DESPERADO in a Sentence

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1. Surely this was the face of a desperado.
2. She didn't like the looks of this elderly desperado but his presence would simplify matters.

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 Meanings and Examples of DESPERADO
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desperado
 n.  a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
Classic Sentence:
1  She didn't like the looks of this elderly desperado but his presence would simplify matters.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLII
2  It was an embarrassing situation, having the old desperado sitting in judgment upon her, and it was still more embarrassing to know that her family and friends agreed with the old man.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLII
3  "Melly, I wouldn't have that old desperado in my house," said Scarlett crossly.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER LIII
4  Surely this was the face of a desperado.
My Antonia By Willa Cather
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1. The Shimerdas: I
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