Sentence examples for was a dire from inspiring English sources

"It was a dire, hurtling sensation".

The result was a dire lack of competition, especially in humdrum services for the humble.

Looked at in one way, this summer was a dire time for deal-making.

And yet Tuesday's special election was a dire omen for this White House.

Her daughter, Jennifer, suggested that the look she was aiming for was a dire wolf's.

In 2012 the turnout for the local elections was a dire 32%.

"That's a dire need".

"It is a dire situation.

It's a dire situation.

"That's a dire mistake".

"I am a dire cook.