61.   The closure bars tens of thousands of Palestinians from reaching their jobs in Israel, worsening an already desperate economic situation in the Palestinian areas.

62.   The closure has prevented tens of thousands of Palestinians from reaching jobs in Israel, worsening an desperate economic situation in the Palestinian areas.

63.   The closure prevents tens of thousands of Palestinians from reaching their jobs in Israel, worsening an already desperate economic situation in the Palestinian areas.

64.   The problems have further compounded an already desperate situation, with millions of Afghans are facing the threat of famine because of years of drought and civil war.

65.   The standoff with the Serbs has left Sarajevo and other beleagured enclaves in an increasingly desperate situation.

66.   The sheriff said Merritt was good at handling desperate situations and domestic disputes.

67.   Those who stayed behind faced a desperate situation.

68.   Town officials and residents complained that the initial lack of police and army protection made a desperate situation worse.

69.   Town officials and residents complained that a lack of police and army protection was making a desperate situation worse.

70.   He said Thomson had personnel, know-how and markets but was in such a desperate financial situation that it was necessary to find it a buyer.