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But some criticised the FTC after the settlement was announced, saying if it were serious about cracking down on unfair subscription practices it would have continued pushing for a new rule requiring easy cancellation.

From BBC

A week later, Carl said, “If the U.S. were a serious nation,” American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten would be “tried for crimes against America’s children and would get the death penalty.”

From Salon

England's scrum has yet to be put under serious pressure but Canada's forwards have the power to match the Red Roses.

From BBC

A terrible accident left construction worker Phineas Gage with serious brain damage.

From BBC

"Israel will not be restrained unless there are serious punitive acts."

From BBC

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