grievously

Example Sentences

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One went to a helicopter pilot grievously wounded during the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The use of this ancient wartime power, which was only used three times before, and grievously abused in the case of the Japanese and Italian American internment, is an attack on common sense.

From Salon • May 2, 2025

“Midnight was closing in, the one-legged woman was grievously burned, and the Mumbai police were coming for Abdul and his father,” Boo’s book begins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

It appeared to be the first time that Mr. Goldberg-Polin, who was grievously injured in the attack, has been shown to be alive since his captivity began.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

His appearance unsettled Ophie, but it wasn’t because he wore no shirt or shoes or even that he was grievously injured.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland