grave affair
Example Sentences
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"This is a grave affair, in which the intention to establish an espionage network in Israel for Iran was exposed," a Shin Bet statement said, without listing the charges against the group.
From Reuters ● Jan. 12, 2022
She knew he was disposed to catch at anything that seemed to tell against Godwin's claims to respectful treatment, and it surely must be a grave affair to hurry him on so long a journey.
From Born in Exile by George Gissing
Indeed, for some days Murdock has been a new man—acting as one with some grave affair on his hands—feat to accomplish, or negotiation to effect—resolved on carrying it to completeness.
From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Mayne Reid
"It is a grave affair of state and one that it is best not to probe into."
From City of Endless Night by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings
So far as the most gentle, quick-sighted, and careful attention could be of avail, the breakfast was pleasant;—otherwise it was but a grave affair.
From Say and Seal, Volume I by Susan Warner
