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

People in the most dire need topped the list.

Bankruptcy usually doesn't provide relief, except in the most dire of circumstances.

This was the most dire of the warnings water companies sent out just as rainy weather increased.

Eddie would never dream of calling upon these strangers, even if he were in the most dire need.

There were always those, he thought, who could find profit in even the most dire of situations.

"A call seldom used and only sent due to the most dire of circumstances."

However, the city soon experienced its most dire fiscal crisis yet.

Trust Kirk to try to find humor in the most dire of situations.

The analysts check their personal networks for the most dire daily threats and bring them to the group.