seriousness
Example Sentences
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Describing the punishment Southampton received as "ridiculous", Solak tried to downplay the seriousness of the club's cheating.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Jack Caskey and Jerome Sperling, who would play significant roles on the Greek Desk, were chided for their rule-following, caution and seriousness, qualities that any sensible archaeologist might otherwise aspire to.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“We take any threat to public health with the utmost seriousness, and we continue to work diligently alongside public health officials and food safety experts to ensure the integrity of our products.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
In a nod to the seriousness of the situation, three federal lawmakers representing California have appealed to the Trump administration to issue a disaster declaration over the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
She concentrated on feeling calm, but instead she kept feeling overcome with the seriousness of their life now.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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