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be in dire straits

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be in dire straits

to be in a very difficult or dangerous situation. The earthquake and the war will leave the country in dire straits for a long time. They are in dire financial straits.

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``Even though the media companies seem to be in dire straits, they are actually generating free and clear earnings,'' he said. ANY UNIVERSAL APPEAL? SOME DOUBT ANYONE WOULD SNAP UP PARK, STUDIO by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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