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severity

[suh-ver-i-tee] / səˈvɛr ɪ ti /


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But given the severity of the illness, England medics are set to make a late call on his availability.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

In these animals, DT-109 reduced liver inflammation and significantly improved the severity of MASH.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

A man who gave his surname as Huang said they initially hadn't realised the severity of the situation, as "never in history had it ever been this bad".

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

The Los Angeles-area family is also accusing the Bay Club, which has locations in California, Oregon and Washington, of lying about the severity and circumstances of their child’s injuries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

For once, I’m thankful for the severity of Martial discipline.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

Tailoring these materials could offer personalized solutions for various muscle loss severities.

From Science Daily Jan. 24, 2024

“Now, high general inflation and ever higher increases in used and new car prices clearly drive up claims costs for insurers, given that claims frequencies and severities are returning to normal.”

From Washington Times Feb. 28, 2022

In an untreated forest, what some might see as fuel, others “see as incredible habitat for wildlife because it’s a mosaic of different burn severities that is extraordinarily biodiverse.”

From New York Times Jan. 5, 2022

Overnight curfew rules of varying severities have been in place since a national state of disaster was declared in late March 2020.

From BBC Dec. 30, 2021

He knew about as much as was known about the anatomy of the brain and the symptoms and severities of lesion and thrombus.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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