Sentence examples for consider dire from inspiring English sources

What happened to her is not pretty, we belatedly discover, so not pretty that the author is forced to consider dire problems of social etiquette.

Israel and its friends in Congress are considering dire retaliation, including cutting off financial aid and tax transfers to the Palestinian Authority.

Even then, it can take more than a year to revoke a liquor license if the threat to the public is not considered dire, like violent crime or drug dealing, Mr. Jones said.

During the 2004 presidential election, John Kerry's Purple Hearts, awarded for his service in Vietnam, were labeled by his opponents "purple owies" because the wounds he suffered were not considered dire enough.

For veterinarian-scientists, the situation is considered dire.

Today, the plight of most of the 6 million people who live in or near contaminated areas is not considered dire enough to warrant evacuation.

Consider the dire infrastructure situation in six of these well-governed countries (see table).

It's important to consider how dire the situation is for artists in Pakistan.

"We further urge the U.K. government to show restraint, and to consider the dire ramifications of any violation of the elementary norms of international law".

(That grind can seem all the more draining when you pause to consider the dire job prospects that you face once you pass the exam, several recent graduates said.

Perhaps you still consider the dire warnings of the sequester's impact so-much politicking?