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
Well, this is a grave affair, and I must think it over, Ulf.
From Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
A revolution, your Reverence, among the Americanos, with robbery of the Presidio saluting-gun; a grave affair.
From The Crusade of the Excelsior by Harte, Bret
Indeed, for some days Murdock has been a new man—acting as one with some grave affair on his hands—a feat to accomplish, or negotiation to effect—resolved on carrying it to completeness.
From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne
The assembly was any thing but a cheerful one, and it was easy to perceive that some grave affair occupied the thoughts of all present.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. by Various
