The explorers returned with direful news about the lost expedition.

The direfulness of the ancient prophecy cast a shadow over the entire kingdom.

The dark clouds on the horizon were a dire sign for the fishermen.

The direness of the situation forced the council to declare a state of emergency.

The villagers pleaded direly for help as the floodwaters rose.

Historians discussed the direnesses that shaped the country's policies during the war.

After the factory closed, many families in the town were put in dire straits.

The court convened multiple voir dires to assess juror impartiality before the trial began.

After the failed investment, the startup found itself in dire straights, scrambling to pay employees.

The railway from Djibouti passed through Dire Dawa, bringing a steady flow of traders to the city.