seriousness

Example Sentences

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“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She expects this trend to continue, “given the seriousness of this condition and the potential with Vykat XR.”

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 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

He said the Nazi regime was "the most barbaric ever, and I'd never make light of nor dilute its seriousness".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Wielding their harmless foils, Hamlet and Laertes thrust and feinted with a mortal seriousness.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein