severe
Example Sentences
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“A small mistake all of the sudden turns into a really severe incident or crash and there is potential for serious injury,” Gwisdalla said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
It’s happening in the nick of time—Asian countries were on the verge of severe fuel shortages and have already begun to conserve their supplies.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
This position also appears to have been accelerated by the Iran war, which has caused severe disruption to Saudi Arabia's oil exportation.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The ECB’s adverse scenario predicts a sharper rise in inflation and lower growth than the baseline, though the impact wouldn’t be as pronounced as its severe scenario.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“It has become absolutely impossible for any kind of meditation whatsoever,” he said, with a severe glance at Taran.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing severe
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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