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

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

Usually there is more to a grave affair than appears upon the surface.

From The Shades of the Wilderness A Story of Lee's Great Stand by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

"It is a grave affair of state and one that it is best not to probe into."

From City of Endless Night by Hastings, Milo M. (Milo Milton)

Had Mistress Underdone a superior, between her and the Countess, whom to offend was a very grave affair?

From A Forgotten Hero Not for Him by Holt, Emily Sarah