in dire circumstances
Example Sentences
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But even in dire circumstances, we can and should pursue happiness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
"We're in dire circumstances," said Rogelio de Dean, 45, a priest in El Cobre, whose church also suffered damage.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
I felt terrible for the workers who were losing what they previously had every reason to believe were secure jobs, some in dire circumstances, some just before their pensions should have kicked in.
From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2025
Leaving a job without a new one in hand is anxiety-inducing, and it’s not something I recommend unless you are in dire circumstances.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
Before this note there is nothing in the journal to suggest that McCandless was in dire circumstances.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
