dire straits

Example Sentences

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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 Literature

From 91-9, England were in dire straits but, just as they had with the ball, Atkinson and Tongue combined with the bat.

From BBC

Some people are in more dire straits financially than others, of course, but everyone needs support from time to time.

From MarketWatch

Storm-ravaged communities in western Jamaica were facing dire straits Sunday, days after record-setting Hurricane Melissa left towns demolished and at least 28 people dead across the island.

From Barron's

Still, Wu said, those facing dire straits due to the shutdown should prioritize essential needs like their mortgage or rent over immediate credit preservation.

From MarketWatch