seriousness

Example Sentences

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"State institutions must treat this case with the utmost seriousness, act to uncover the full extent of offending, ensure accountability and prevent similar harm in the future," they said.

From BBC

Federal prosecutors had argued in a sentencing memorandum for Gálvez to serve a longer sentence — more than seven years — because of the seriousness of his offenses.

From Los Angeles Times

She had a look of great seriousness as she stepped onto the wooden podium to speak.

From Literature

"I think it's appropriate to underscore the seriousness of the situation with a reward of this magnitude," he said.

From Barron's

The star of ABC’s swinging and silly 1960s “Batman” series – which celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier this month – played the Caped Crusader with deadly seriousness.

From Salon