| Even with unwavering support from communities, most clubs are in dire straits. |
| That leaves county schools in dire straits, with many already having to unravel established teaching practices. |
| But I, like many newer Canadians, do not carry the weight of having placed them in dire straits. |
| The organisation, founded two months ago, not only tries to help victims in dire straits, but also helps to arrange funerals for those killed. |
| Schools in this country, in the government system now are in dire straits in many cases. |
| People are very reluctant to accept pay cuts, even when the company is in pretty dire straits. |
