serious

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Clinical trials showed only modest benefits, and the drugs often caused serious side effects such as widespread inflammation, dangerously low platelet levels, and liver damage.

From Science Daily

Andrew Jay Schwartzman, a Washington-based public interest communications attorney, believes Carr’s conduct and threats violate the 1st Amendment, adding that any serious attempt to revoke licenses would be tied up in legal challenges.

From Los Angeles Times

Chinese negotiators expressed "serious concern" about Washington's plans to probe the country's trade practices and urged the US to maintain economic stability, he said.

From BBC

“There are some serious issues which are weighing on investor sentiment,” said David Morrison, senior market analysts at Trade Nation.

From Barron's

“There are serious consequences when you choose to ignore the law you swore to uphold.”

From Los Angeles Times