serious
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A new scientific review suggests that Polygonum multiflorum, a root long used in traditional Chinese medicine, may deserve serious attention as a potential therapy for androgenetic alopecia.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
In fall 2022, McClain had another serious injury.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
In one of its most important roles, the commission retreats behind closed doors every week to decide whether police shootings and other serious uses of force were appropriate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
He allegedly fled the scene in Maldon Road after the incident at 06:30 BST, while Canty was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It would take serious effort to drown here.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing serious
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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