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But he does stress that the smallest seed of hope is what allows us to maintain our humanity, compassion and desire for companionship, even in the most dire straits.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

Bye - who has a six-year-old dalmatian, two springer spaniels and a cat - said her family were "financially stable" when they got their pets but a year later were in "dire straits".

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

There is no indication that either insurer is in such dire straits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Japan isn’t in the same economic straits as Argentina.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

They raced through icy straits, past blue fjords and cliffs with waterfalls spilling into the sea.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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