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seriousness

[seer-ee-uhs-nis] / ˈsɪər i əs nɪs /




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The school, Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School in the capital Thimphu, said the situation was being treated with "the utmost seriousness".

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The membership of the task forces will be important in signaling the seriousness of the exercise, said Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

The company and its leadership acknowledged the seriousness of the apparent violations as part of the settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

He added: "I want to reassure the local community that we are treating this attack with the utmost seriousness."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Something about the book seemed too bright and silly for the seriousness of a nursing home.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo




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