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desperate measure

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Noun1.desperate measure - desperate actions taken as a means to an end; "he had to resort to desperate measures"
means, way, agency - how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"

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LANCASTER -- Amid growing concerns that gang activity is damaging the quality of life in Lancaster and a recent violent crime surge that has left some area residents unnerved, Councilman Ron Smith said Thursday that he will recommend the city explore desperate measures.
Skyrocketing prices haven't shut out buyers, but rather caused them to take desperate measures to become homeowners, says Nicolas Betsinas, director of the Joint Center and author of The State of the Nation's Housing 2005.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and by being proactive, Cassie gets her seat changed to be next to Kevin in English, where the two are assigned to write a one-act play together.
 
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