seriousness

Example Sentences

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In a statement, they described their "relief at finally having a diagnosis, but also sadness in understanding the seriousness of the condition and how rare it is".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s a delicate balancing act between work, school, baseball and the seriousness of being a parent as a teenager.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Forensic-style review introduces a seriousness to something that’s supposed to be fleeting and fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The treatment by Chinese authorities of lawyers involved in defending Zion’s leaders underscores the seriousness with which Beijing is treating the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

After that, seriousness, confrontation and challenge were classical music’s guiding stars.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall