seriousness

Example Sentences

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There is a playfulness in the day and there’s a seriousness at night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

One senior campaign staffer said they resigned after hearing the seriousness of the allegations, adding that they didn’t want to be put in a position where they were using their own credibility to defend Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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

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

Observe was not a word I normally used in conversation, but I wanted to prove my seriousness to him.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly