seriousness

Example Sentences

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Dr Davies added when the trust appeared at last month's hearing, it "acknowledged the seriousness of what happened" and the "devastating impact" on Ellame's family and friends.

From BBC

President Donald Trump was satire-proof, and so — in a strange twist — political comedy started to compensate by supplying the seriousness he lacked.

From Washington Post

But how could I tell him in all seriousness that I had feelings for him?

From Los Angeles Times

It's hard to discern the seriousness of the legal showdown due to a series of unintentional gags that have arisen from the trial.

From Salon

In all seriousness, the couple would love to have the red spoon suddenly be found.

From Seattle Times