Sentence examples for this dire circumstance from inspiring English sources

That's one reason I think he seems so shellshocked in those paparazzi photographs: unable in this dire circumstance to make his own rules, he simply doesn't know how to react or what to do.

He was accused of siding with the regimes, and being out of touch with the dire circumstance of revolt.

"I am excited by this opportunity to contribute in alleviating the dire circumstances children face every day in Nigeria," said Mr. Kanu during the signing ceremony.

Given the dire circumstances he was facing, Romney's gamble was a logical one.

Despite the dire circumstances, Mr. Venizelos denied rampant speculation that the country was on the brink of default.

I cannot, in good conscience, finish the piece given the dire circumstances currently facing our financial markets.

That ability to shed light on dire circumstance provides those individuals with power and influence over many both locally and internationally.

Only dire circumstance can precipitate the overthrow of oppressors.

I only do this in dire dire circumstances (like when I got norovirus and threw up every 15 minutes for NINE HOURS).

Wayne still managed to catch 75 balls for 960 yards under dire circumstances this season, but the Colts prefer to pay players by what they show on film, not the box score.

I'm pretty sure this is how an addict feels, and I'm becoming increasingly concerned that if I don't stop soon, my abuse of this app will have dire circumstances for my work and social life.