Corruption continues to have a dire effect on the global economy.

International officials predict a dire effect if the measures outlined are fully carried out.

But according to the early findings of two studies, the changes do not appear to have had such dire effects across the country.

Now, it appeared as though those events might repeat themselves, with much more dire effect.

The judge conceded that these rulings could have dire effects.

Miller himself has always denied that this episode had any dire effect on the relationship.

Leaving a child for too long in an abusive home situation has dire effects.

The bill, they say, will not have the dire effects that opponents predict.

The bubble also had a dire effect on our national politics.

Then there was worldwide concern that the Asian crisis would have dire effects.