severe
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains severe, with much of the population dependent on aid and lacking adequate shelter and sanitation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
A severe tropical storm moved towards Tokyo on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of floods after torrential rain battered swathes of the country and prompted calls to evacuate for hundreds of thousands of people.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
She warned that strategy may not work in every circumstance, and there may be severe consequences to waiting.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“For us, it’s all about diversifying water supply, being more climate resilient and not being in a situation where drought is going to have such a severe impact on our customers,” Pedersen said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Two days later, at five o'clock in the morning, Phineas has a severe seizure.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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