61.   In confrontations at Ruby Ridge in Idaho and at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, the authorities reacted in disputed ways with dire consequences.

62.   In one particularly pointed remark, Clinton warned Saddam Hussein of dire consequences if the standoff over weapons inspections continued.

63.   In session after session, George told of the dire economic consequences Indians would face if the tax bills were enacted.

64.   In Vladivostok, as across Russia, the political ironies might raise more laughs if they did not have such dire consequences for the residents.

65.   In the midst of it all, Sen. John Warner, R-Va., hinted at the dire consequences of Senate approval of NATO expansion.

66.   Instructing all with criminal intentions that gun violence in Florida will bring certain, dire consequences.

67.   It was a stopgap strategy with dire consequences.

68.   It presents perils that go beyond the dire political consequences for the Congress Party, which governs Karnataka, should harm befall Rajkumar.

69.   Jacksonville without Mark Brunell already gives a pretty clear hint of the dire consequences of such losses.

70.   Judge David Tatel, in dissent, predicted dire consequences of the ruling, saying the unique demands of the presidency require freewheeling advice from aides and government lawyers.