serious

Example Sentences

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“He was so serious . . . But that was all before.”

From Salon

A statement provided to the panel from Taylor-Erwin in advance said: "I admit to the allegations and understand that my conduct was unacceptable and will amount to serious misconduct."

From BBC

Howson was aware of the serious financial troubles in the firm's UK construction business but "did not respond appropriately to the warning signs", the FCA said.

From BBC

The judge rejected the force's claim that the treatment was "not very serious" because "it was only a few days, and only resulted in the missing of one shift".

From BBC

According to the tribunal, this was "a serious and grievous consequence particularly because this has happened through the misconduct of a priest."

From BBC