"We could be in very, very serious straits by next April," he said.

They came sadly enough, knowing they were in serious straits and at the mercy of a cruel mistress.

They noted that the Mexican agreement had led to cries for relief from other countries not in the same serious straits as Mexico.

This policy put the company in serious financial straits, as the sedan market was overcrowded.

Obviously, if you're in serious financial straits, that's one thing, and you should go for it.

The Cleveland schools have been in disarray, and in serious financial straits, for years.

It was clear that Andy was in serious financial straits.

Francis died penurious in 1781, having lived in serious financial straits for at least thirty years.

He began to worry about the necessity of a new connection and to see impending serious financial straits unless something turned up.

Although the society is still in serious financial straits, last year it received $12.6 million from the city and the state to help it stay afloat.