dire straits

Example Sentences

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Its finances were in dire straits and like other platforms, it was struggling to keep abuse and misinformation under control.

From BBC

They also suggest that the Ukrainian forces are in more dire straits than their government has acknowledged publicly.

From New York Times

The documents show that the U.S. has been able to pass on crucial information to Ukraine, which the reports reveal is in dire straits.

From New York Times

The documents lay bare the American assessment of a Ukrainian military that is also in dire straits.

From New York Times

In his speech, he called for "wise politicians" who can distinguish between good and bad times and who "avoid wasting resources ... and do not leave future generations in dire straits".

From Reuters