seriousness

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

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"It is universally acknowledged the law prior to 2005 did not understand the seriousness and impact of crimes against children," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

There was a striking seriousness to the whole performance, which spanned from just past 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

He had begun taking his teaching with almost ominous seriousness these past months.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok