grave
Example Sentences
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"I ask myself the same question, it was a grave mistake," he answers.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The Jalisco state government tracks grave discoveries, but an analysis by The Times and Puente News Collaborative shows many have been concentrated in the Guadalajara area.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The agency’s director, Rafael Grossi, expressed grave concern about the incident and called for maximum military restraint around nuclear plants.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
"Without this court's intervention, there is a likelihood of grave injustice or the administration of justice being brought into disrepute," he ruled.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
But they greeted me with grave courtesy, murmuring what they had to offer as we shook hands.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing grave
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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