dire in the PONS Dictionary

dire Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be in dire straits
biti u gadnom škripcu
in dire straits
u veoma teškoj situaciji
to be in dire need of help
hitno trebati pomoć

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He wanted to celebrate the survival of the human spirit in the direst circumstances.
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If he likes a subject he'll do well, but his passion for video games can have dire consequences (or benefits) on his marks.
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They have elements of the dire wolf, including unusually wicked teeth.
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The team was in dire financial straits at the end of as the team did not receive a payment on a sponsorship deal.
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It is difficult for the team to contact any high-ranking officials, even in dire situations.
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The people were seized with a dire panic, and they refrained from visiting the houses of their friends, relatives and neighbours.
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The kudan sometimes shows up in human habitations and tells the people prophecies of a dire future.
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Furthermore, despite his dire circumstances, the homeless son is content.
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Although all sea turtles breathe air, under dire circumstances they may divert to anaerobic metabolism for long periods of time.
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The player assumes the role of a hunter, and acquires hero cards which are used to defeat dire monsters and collect treasures.
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