serious
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Right now, rising borrowing costs appear to be an inconvenience to individual borrowers rather than a serious threat to economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Several studies suggest that GDP per capita has declined by at least 6%, a serious recession in a period when most other major nations have seen modest economic growth.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Managers, players and clubs must be able to speak honestly about major decisions if Scottish football is serious about raising standards and maintaining trust.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Antibiotic resistance is becoming one of the most serious dangers facing modern medicine.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
His hands were shoved down in his pockets and he had a serious look on his face.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Vocabulary lists containing serious
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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