seriousness
Example Sentences
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“The severity of the penalties reflects the seriousness of the violations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
District Judge Lynne Matthews said the case would be sent to the Crown Court due to the seriousness of the alleged offences.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The roles turned out wilder and more varied than he might have expected but his seriousness and sense of fun never faded, pushing boundaries and himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Although this condition is linked to a wide variety of negative health effects, the public chronically underestimates its seriousness.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
Wielding their harmless foils, Hamlet and Laertes thrust and feinted with a mortal seriousness.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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