seriousness
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The BBC has exclusively obtained the parole board's report about Scatchard's release, which said he was "frank" with them about the seriousness of his offences, and understood how dangerous he was.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
When contacted by AFP, the Israeli police said it was "treating every one of these incidents with the utmost seriousness", including setting up "specialised joint task forces" and meeting with local community leaders.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
“What happened affected me deeply and I do not minimize the seriousness of it,” Smith said in court on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
“We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and the integrity of our game remains our top priority,” said NBA spokesman Mike Bass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
She looks at me, gauging my seriousness, and it bugs me.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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