severe
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The surgeon was also known for developing the B-Lynch brace suture, a life-saving technique for severe postpartum haemorrhage that helped save the lives of mothers across the world, Josh added.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Neighborhoods that suffered severe damage would’ve been such high-priority areas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
Until the entire digital economy gets a severe overhaul, it’s safest to assume that modern-day social media is just a wholesale ad network that’s left your ad blocker in the dust.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
But a severe tech crash would still send shockwaves through the whole economy -- including for everyday Americans.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Students can have mild, moderate, or severe symptoms and can be found in both general education and special education classes.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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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