seriousness

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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

“There’s an inconsistency between the seriousness of war and the informality of social media,” said Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

Metaphors, absurdities and seriousness intermingle in this production from New Forms LA and directed by Marissa Pattullo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

There was no ducking the seriousness of his job.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama