Sentence examples for facing dire from inspiring English sources

Cities across America are facing dire financial distress.

They scorned fish, avoiding it unless facing dire food shortages and deriding the neighbouring Carrier as "fisheaters".

That said, I do not agree with his inclusion of the Baltimore Symphony as among those "facing dire deficits".

Let us show people facing dire threats that they are not alone or abandoned – and that the lifeline they need is on its way.

"She said, 'This is going to be a very difficult meeting — the university is facing dire financial restrictions and has to close the museum,' " Mr. Rush recalled.

Then in June, facing dire opinion polls under Ms Gillard, they decided to reinstall Mr Rudd.In his first spell as leader, Mr Rudd's campaigning skills had been one of Labor's strongest assets.

Brookhaven also faced dire consequences.

In the long run, we have to pay our debts — or face dire consequences.

Scientists say Greece faces dire consequences from climate change and must adopt renewable energy sources.

And as you would when choosing paint, involve your spouse when choosing tile, or you could possibly face dire consequences.

The school's initial response was forceful: students were told they had an hour to vacate or face dire consequences.