severe
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In severe cases, liver scarring can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure, leaving transplantation as one of the only remaining treatment options.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Inhaling MMA can irritate the lungs and, at high levels of exposure, can cause severe respiratory distress and hospitalization; long-term exposure has been linked to serious organ damage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Their injuries range from "critical severe to minor", and include burn and inhalation injuries.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, holding a bilateral meeting with India on Monday before the full Quad, said it was important to address an "increasingly severe" global security situation.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
“Natural indolence, you mean. It’s really dreadful!” and Amy looked severe.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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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