serious
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Alternatively, an FLA-JNIM alliance could replace the current government but it would face serious internal tensions.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
"The entire case is parasitic on having to prove that foreign government officials engaged in serious human rights violations in their own countries," Gannon said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“Speeding continues to be one of the leading causes of serious and fatal crashes on California’s roadways,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said in the release.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Before the Affordable Care Act came into effect in 2014, insurers in the individual market could refuse coverage to people with serious pre-existing conditions or even those in high-risk jobs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
His voice sounded mocking, but when Jonah glanced his way, Chip’s face was deadly serious.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing serious
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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