dire straits

Example Sentences

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“The more it becomes clear that the economy remains in dire straits, the more Maduro will look for people to take the fall.”

From Seattle Times

“Today our nation is in dire straits; our frontline political parties and the politicians within their enclaves are at war with themselves,” he told his flock.

From New York Times

Q: I think one of the saddest moments is when the character Nisha finds herself in dire straits and has no one to call.

From Washington Post

In common with other parts of the UK the NHS is in dire straits but devolution means this is Ms Sturgeon's responsibility north of the border.

From BBC

State Election Board Chair William Duffey said lawmakers who created the review panel process clearly thought it was necessary to have a mechanism to intervene when a county is in dire straits.

From Seattle Times