Even in the most dire poverty their happiness at the simple things is inspiring.

The violence is linked, most say, to the dire poverty.

Through Rita's efforts, her mother got a better job that provided some relief from their dire poverty.

She grew increasingly disturbed, and was often in dire poverty.

However, by the end of 1803, Béranger was in direst poverty and poor health.

The youngsters are living in dire poverty in their home country.

That extra $25 billion a year would do all those things, and much more, to raise the continent from dire poverty.

A member of the previously called Mahar class, he grew up in dire poverty.

His father was an orthodox priest and the family lived in dire poverty.

His wife and children continued to suffer dire poverty.