serious-minded

Example Sentences

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The panel has historically operated in a bipartisan manner, and is largely composed of serious-minded lawmakers rather than strident partisans.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

In Germany and Scandinavia, the easygoing brand stands out in a market saturated with serious-minded technical apparel.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Far from serious-minded debate, some of our best-rated shows were our silliest.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2023

Over the course of his career, the gravitational centre of music writing has shifted from glossy magazines to broadsheet newspapers, resulting in more serious-minded coverage.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2023

Jonathan Pierce would have been serious-minded, a bit of a loner, head often in a book.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse