Sentence examples for a dire purpose from inspiring English sources

Graham Clive Owenn), retired from villainy, is a more reluctant score-settler than avid Jack Carter, and his easygoing wardrobe does not suggest unwavering dedication to a dire purpose.

Even the extras had an air of dire purpose; there was none of the usual half-hearted milling around.

President Barack Obama: An Ebola outbreak is a situation that brings a dire sense of necessity and purpose, but it's nowhere near as complicated as -- say -- reforming Medicare.

70% strongly agreed or agreed that universities need to do more to maximise and diversify their alternative revenue streams "There is a dire lack of leadership from UUK in defence of the fundamental purpose of HE.

"That's a dire need".

They are under a dire, dire threat.

"It is a dire situation.

Davis faced a dire crisis.

A dire day.

"The state is in a dire situation.

These changes had a dire effect.