Sentence examples for sounds dire from inspiring English sources
And the situation sounds dire in Italy.
It sounds dire, but for the U.F.L., it is business as usual.
— Steven W. Running, Ecophysiologist, University of Montana The situation certainly sounds dire, but let us pause and play devil's advocate for a moment.
If that sounds dire, the series keeps a dry sense of humor about itself, with tongue-in-cheek observations and asides.
When the Orwellian-sounding Protection of Information Bill was first introduced in March 2010, it did indeed sound dire.
He was trying to sound dire about this, but I could detect a note of joy in his voice.
As the van, emblazoned with Mr. Miller's name and the words "Bringing City Hall to our neighborhoods," made its rounds, educators and project advocates sounded dire warnings about the fate of their programs.
The White House wasted no time in naming BP as the "responsible party" and the more excitable of Wall Street's analysts sounded dire warnings that the company was destined for bankruptcy, or at least permanent banishment from business in the US.
In his press conference, Bernanke sounded dire notes about the state of the job market, saying "the employment situation continues to be a grave concern".
