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1. The situation is dire.
2. Exporters are in dire straights.
3. I'm in dire need of money.
4. The economy is in dire need of a jumpstart.
5. The world is in dire need of those who think in a more open-minded way.
6. She was in dire straits, but made a virtue out of necessity.
7. Ladies and gentlemen, we are now ready to begin the voir dire.
8. You're always there for me, so if you're ever in dire straits, just let me know and I'll come running.
9. According to the Commission's information, the Government concluded that Teracom's dire financial situation was of a temporary nature, triggered by high investment and operating costs, and that in the long term Teracom would be a viable company with a strong position in the marketplace and a serious business model.
10. According to the Commission's information, the Government concluded that Teracom's dire financial situation was of a temporary nature, triggered by high investment and operating costs, and that in the long term Teracom would be a viable company with a strong position in the marketplace and a serious business model. In March 2003, the Government proposed that Parliament should authorise it to grant Teracom a conditional shareholder contribution in the form of a capital injection amounting to approximately SEK 500 million (approximately €52,5 million).