serious
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Bowden-Kerby said the lack of fish and the reduction in size is a serious concern for a country that lives off the sea.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Cong laughs as she reveals Silva can expect a "surprise" of her own before their fight at the Delta Centre, although she then turns serious as she pays tribute to her opponent.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
According to her lawyer, Pike’s prognosis is unclear, as is the question of whether she will suffer a serious brain injury and loss of function.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
The findings, from a preclinical study published in Nature Metabolism, could eventually support new strategies for preventing serious liver injury and progression toward liver failure.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
"Sam," Anastasia said in a serious voice, "I have something very important to tell you. Horrible, awful news. You're going to hate it just as much as I do."
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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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