direst
Example Sentences
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Chris Young grew up in Clarksville, Tenn., in the direst imaginable circumstances — unimaginable, in fact, to many of us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
A recent drought saw the three direst years on record, which dropped reservoirs around the state to dangerously low levels and prompted mandatory rationing and even caused some hydroelectric power plants to shut down.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
Wales received 56.7% of its expected rainfall between March and August, the third direst six-month period since records began in 1865.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2022
Without hope, even in the direst times, there is no possibility for resistance, dissent and struggle.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2022
“I hate having to do this again. Ella, sorry you're involved. Only supposed to use it under the direst of circumstances.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
