As the authorities failed again and again to help the daughters they became less able to find a way out of their dreadful situation.
Times, Sunday Times
It's a dreadful situation and impossible for us to remain living here under the circumstances.
The Sun
I sympathise in the extreme with persons whose illness may put them in such a dreadful situation but there are legitimate mechanisms for withdrawal of treatment.
Times, Sunday Times
What a dreadful situation for you.
Times, Sunday Times