severe
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The former forester was hired in just one week -- a swiftness that demonstrates a major problem facing Ukraine's economy amid Russian invasion: severe labour shortages.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The river has shrunk dramatically since 2000 in a megadrought that scientists say is probably the most severe in 1,200 years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
For African-American women whose symptoms start earlier, last longer and are more severe, hormone therapy usage is far lower.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The company’s store size continues to expand, they add, which could lead to severe operating deleverage if sales growth declines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Methuselah gave her a severe stare over the top of his glasses.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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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