dire
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Hinton, considered the "Godfather of AI", told the 2026 Digital World Conference in Geneva that there was a dire need to strengthen governance frameworks and ethical safeguards around the technology.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
But matters are dire, and the judges have been stunned by what they see as gross violations of due process and rights.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
“If they renege on their promises,” he added, “they will face dire consequences.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
And the state of the city’s budget deficit is more dire than it was when previous pied-à-terre tax efforts failed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“People are in dire need,” he tells the congregation.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
Vocabulary lists containing dire
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 2
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