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gravely

[greyv-lee] / ˈgreɪv li /








ADVERB
solemnly
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A trust fund set up to help a South Pacific nation gravely threatened by climate change has invested in coal mining, gas exploration and the world's largest crude oil refinery, an AFP investigation has revealed.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Another avenue Pratt put forward in an interview posted on YouTube is using the expanded definition of gravely disabled in a law championed and signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The family of a British couple imprisoned in Iran have claimed that contact has been cut off for more than a week, leaving them "gravely concerned" for their wellbeing.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

And then he must profusely deny his discomfort when Jay gravely says, “I’ve offended you,” and loftily—but also threateningly?—adds,

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The handcuffs were in full view, but Robbie did not appear ashamed or even aware of them as he faced Cecilia and listened gravely to what she was saying.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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