Below you will find example sentences with "dire consequences". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Dire Consequences in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: consequences
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 7
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 24.5 words

Words in this phrase

dire consequences

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • dire can mean: Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous. Frequent word
  • consequences can mean: plural of consequence Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 2 start, 6 middle, 12 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

about the dire consequences of toxins 1× could have dire consequences 1× could have dire consequences for businesses 1× face these dire consequences of global 1× in with dire consequences 1× lead to dire consequences 1× lead to dire consequences for both 1× members of dire consequences 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a confederation of 1× as part of 1× as rev hescox 1× estimated at up 1× he added that 1× however american protests 1×

Common sentence endings:

have dire consequences 2× with dire consequences 2× a warming planet 1× act on climate 1× climate change service 1× curb the temperature 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

climate 4× global 3× world 3× change 3× face 2× warming 2× take 2× warned 2× lead 2× planet 2× trade 2× government 2×

Related phrases

devastating consequences unintended consequences economic consequences negative consequences health consequences

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around consequences:

unintended consequences 8× economic consequences 6× negative consequences 6× health consequences 5×

Just before it in the phrase index:

diplomatic ties diplomatic relations diplomatic missions diplomatic mission diplomatic immunity diplomatic efforts

Just after it in the phrase index:

direct current direct flights direct knowledge direct product direct sequel direct sum

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same ending:

devastating consequences unintended consequences economic consequences negative consequences health consequences

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "dire consequences" has 2 words and usually appears near the end in these examples. The average sentence has 24.5 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as about the dire consequences of toxins, could have dire consequences, climate, global and world stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with devastating consequences, unintended consequences, economic consequences, unintended consequences, economic consequences and negative consequences, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with dire consequences

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Neglecting your mental health could have dire consequences. (8 words)

U.S Military General Warns Of Dire Consequences If. (9 words)

However, American protests have been ignored before, and this can lead to dire consequences. (14 words)

Longer example sentences

As part of that investigation, McCaul requested a series of “dissent channel” memos written by career diplomats who warned that the hasty withdrawal could lead to dire consequences for both our own troops and our Afghan partners. (37 words)

Estimated at up to $650 billion (Global Financial Integrity, 2022), representing 8% of world trade, the insanely lucrative global drug trade can only get bigger and more developing countries, like Sierra Leone, sucked in with dire consequences. (37 words)

On March 30, Pune BJP leader Ganesh Bidkar had also lodged a complaint after he received an extortion call seeking Rs 25 lakh and a threat of dire consequences if the demand was not met. (35 words)

Example sentences (20)

According to the scientists involved in writing the report, India would also face these dire consequences of global warming and needs to take immediate action to curb the temperature.

A Confederation of British Industry spokesman said: “Travel disruption during the all-important festive trading period could have dire consequences for businesses already struggling against severe economic headwinds.

As part of that investigation, McCaul requested a series of “dissent channel” memos written by career diplomats who warned that the hasty withdrawal could lead to dire consequences for both our own troops and our Afghan partners.

As Rev. Hescox said, you can't be pro-life without caring about the dire consequences of toxins, pollution, greenhouse gases, and a warming planet.

Estimated at up to $650 billion (Global Financial Integrity, 2022), representing 8% of world trade, the insanely lucrative global drug trade can only get bigger and more developing countries, like Sierra Leone, sucked in with dire consequences.

He added that the move by the World Bank will have dire consequences on the operations of government.

However, American protests have been ignored before, and this can lead to dire consequences.

If everyone chose plant-based foods for just half their meals, we would have fewer animals suffering, and a tremendously better shot at avoiding the most dire consequences of climate change.

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It does not bode well for the country if powerful institutions like the European Union (EU) will take serious resolutions against our government which would invariably affect each one of us with dire consequences.

Just as those medical facilities were forced to find workarounds without thousands of nurses, other medical facilities could soon face the same dire consequences.

Neglecting your mental health could have dire consequences.

On March 30, Pune BJP leader Ganesh Bidkar had also lodged a complaint after he received an extortion call seeking Rs 25 lakh and a threat of dire consequences if the demand was not met.

Sandeep Mahajan was abused and threatened with dire consequences by Patil after he criticized Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over rape and murder of a minor girl in Jalgaon district.

So yes, there’s a lot of policy that’s well intended yet have dire consequences.

Specialists at LeaseCar have warned drivers that failing to follow the rules could result in dire consequences.

The debate comes as the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns about dire consequences if the world fails to act on climate.

The international community must mobilize and rally to extend the agreement to prevent dire consequences.

These records have dire consequences for both people and the planet exposed to ever more frequent and intense extreme events," said Samantha Burgess, Deputy Director of the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service.

The victim’s sister said that around 8-10 days ago, Kailash Bagri and others had a fight and threatened Khan’s family members of dire consequences.

U.S Military General Warns Of Dire Consequences If.

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