serious
Example Sentences
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None of this is severe or serious, and I’m not complaining at the age of 72.
From Los Angeles Times
The incident, which police described as a “serious event,” took place around 1:30 a.m. local time at the Constellation Bar at the Crans-Montana resort.
The findings also showed that many individuals newly classified under the updated definition face higher risks of serious health problems.
From Science Daily
"We all share the responsibility for road safety as evidence shows that more than nine in 10 deaths and serious injuries are due to human error," she said.
From BBC
“At the end of the day, we’re just making movies — like, this isn’t that serious.”
From Los Angeles Times
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