dire

Example Sentences

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Domestic growers do worry, however, about cheap imports on items such as apples, which they believe could have dire impacts on local producers.

From Barron's

No matter how dire the circumstances, whenever they needed a hero, somebody stepped up.

From Los Angeles Times

And though President Vladimir Putin recently hailed a cooling of inflation amid high interest rates, pensioners in the Saint Petersburg soup kitchen say their situation is still dire.

From Barron's

On Wednesday, Brentwood tech entrepreneur Adam Miller launched a bid for mayor, saying the city is in dire need of strong management.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials have warned that she may be in dire health without her medication.

From BBC