dire straits

Example Sentences

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Facing a tricky chase of 165 against Pakistan at the Pallekele stadium in Kandy, England could have been in dire straits when they lost Phil Salt first ball of the innings.

From Barron's

He wasn’t sure if it was because he was in dire straits or because he was beginning to understand that the magic was there for him.

From Literature

From 91-9, England were in dire straits but, just as they had with the ball, Atkinson and Tongue combined with the bat.

From BBC

Some people are in more dire straits financially than others, of course, but everyone needs support from time to time.

From MarketWatch

Storm-ravaged communities in western Jamaica were facing dire straits Sunday, days after record-setting Hurricane Melissa left towns demolished and at least 28 people dead across the island.

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