serious

Example Sentences

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But the videos still have gained a serious and dedicated fanbase.

From BBC

Names like Filip Hrgovic represent a significant leap - opponents unlikely to be blown away early and more likely to ask serious questions.

From BBC

The conclusion in Israel was always that, while they could do Iran some serious damage, it would only be a setback for the regime.

From BBC

However, if left untreated, it can become far more serious if the bacteria spreads to the organs, bloodstream or bones.

From BBC

It brought the bootstrapping fantasy of this rising family, a few generations removed from the toiling class, into Britain’s living rooms with the right blend of serious theatricality and soapy splendor.

From Salon