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gravely

[grayv-lee] / ˈgreɪv li /








ADVERB
solemnly
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“This is gravely damaging to our country’s international image.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

A new regularly reviewed payment will be in place for those that are considered "gravely ill and severely challenged".

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Trejo was far from the only athlete gravely affected by the seismic activity in Venezuela.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

And about a month later, he fell gravely ill.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

A gravely ill, bedridden Jenna would have no use for short red skirts or floppy flowered hats, or jewel-trimmed blouses, and that invalid picture had to be preserved for prying eyes.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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