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severe

[suh-veer] / səˈvɪər /




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He said given South Korea's heavy reliance on exports, they could not withstand severe global sanctions for attempting to go nuclear in violation of international rules.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In January, it signaled it might buy yen, then under severe downward pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

With its powerful weight-loss capabilities, retatrutide may be more suited to people with severe obesity, while the pills are increasingly viewed as a maintenance option or for people with less weight to lose.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Most do not harm humans, but a small number can cause severe disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The bacterial infection in his leg was now so severe, he could barely hobble.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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