dire straits
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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
If you’re not in dire straits financially, keep full ownership of your home.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
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 "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
