Many powries were down, but more remained, and each of the still-standing soldiers was surrounded, battling desperately.

Her cries came back to the two as they battled desperately, fighting for their very lives.

Palmerini's sons were battling desperately and I saw one go down.

Dominick battled desperately with every atom of his waning strength.

Upon it a girl with tawny golden hair desperately battled sea-things which sought to climb aboard.

On the open ground beyond he saw Salida and his lancers battling desperately against the raiders.

The first five minute period of overtime found both teams battling desperately.

She hugged the wall and battled desperately to remain conscious.

Finally, battling desperately, hand to hand, the Ska managed to collect in a small group.

A couple of the remaining enemies shrieked and ran in blind panic, and tried to hide; the others battled desperately on.