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serious

[seer-ee-uhs] / ˈsɪər i əs /




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The drought has also created serious challenges for agriculture.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

The city and county have struggled to put a serious dent in the homeless population.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

A Thames Water spokesperson said households and buildings which have connected wastewater appliances to the wrong drainage system can have a serious impact on the environment.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

You started with almost no financial knowledge, climbed out of serious debt and used that experience as motivation to turn your life around.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Grandpa got that serious look in his eyes.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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