in all seriousness

Example Sentences

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“I can’t,” the author replied in all seriousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Actually, in all seriousness, I was thinking that if the Raiders take over and score and then miss the extra point, my prediction of Chargers 24-23 will be exactly perfect.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

“We are preparing for this in all seriousness, and we have several backup plans,” Aaltonen-Forsell said.

From Reuters • May 5, 2022

People who start businesses are now referred to, in all seriousness, as "job creators."

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2021

“She is an excellent headmistress,” Penelope said in all seriousness, but for some reason the remark made her parents laugh.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood