| Much of the money at the moment is poured into the primary sector in health, leaving the secondary sector in dire straits. |
| If the U.S. pushes too hard, Japan can threaten to repatriate the assets, leaving the U.S. economy in dire straits. |
| That leaves county schools in dire straits, with many already having to unravel established teaching practices. |
| He added that City had been in dire straits several times before and had always managed to scrape their way clear. |
| Even with unwavering support from communities, most clubs are in dire straits. |
| Folk were in dire straits and because it was my home territory, I understood. |
