be serious about
Example Sentences
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In an LBC interview last week, Burnham said the government needed to be "serious about putting more money back into people's pockets".
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
"China has built its success on executing a clear industrial plan -- it takes us to be serious about it," Lynas company's chief executive Amanda Lacaze told AFP.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
“You just have to go where something is if you really want to be serious about it,” Dunn said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
The suit also says Dixon “woke up” in June 2024 and realized Perry was never going to be serious about helping Dixon ”grow his career.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025
Ma watched me slice several pieces before I said, “Ba can’t be serious about the matchmaker.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
