get serious
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Over the next few years, you’ll want to get serious about your retirement budget, and taxes should be part of that planning.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
The U.S. needs to get serious about protecting its critical infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Their recommendation, one of many, was that the SFA and Scottish Professional Football League start to get serious with stand closures and then stadium closures as a direct consequence of misbehaviour.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
“They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is no turning back,” he added.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
“What if I told you your home life is part of the problem? We have to get serious now, Joey. It’s time we look at the big picture.”
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
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