Sentence examples for were in dire from inspiring English sources

Chinese universities were in dire condition.

Wagner said they were in "dire shape".

They were in dire danger of being late.

Five clubs were in dire straits, and two would fall.

They were in dire need of reform; nobody sane would deny that.

But it did change marathon rules by documenting that runners were in dire need of fluids.

By this fall, the couple were in dire straits — a dangling situation — financially and professionally.

When he laid out the formula in 2000, Mr. Gribetz said survivors outside the United States were in dire need.

He has spent the past three years fixing California's state finances, which were in dire shape when he took office.

"When we were in the States we were always helping Israel when they were in dire need," said Mr. Katz.

Chelsea were in dire need of inspiration and it arrived less than three minutes after the restart.