Sentence examples for a parlous from inspiring English sources

The economy is in a parlous state.

South Korean banks are in a parlous state.

Today, the ANC is in a parlous state.

Otherwise, her cast's careers remain in a parlous way.

As for the club, they remain in a parlous position.

Science funding in the UK is in a parlous state.

Subsequent events took an even bloodier turn, leaving Thailand in a parlous state.

Life insurers and fund-management firms, in particular, are still in a parlous state.

ONCE again, it seems, British manufacturing is in a parlous state.

TO HEAR churchmen and social conservatives tell it, marriage is in a parlous state.

Houllier has been in such a parlous position only once before.