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severely

[suh-veer-lee] / səˈvɪər li /


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Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The Colorado River is severely overtapped and its reservoirs are declining to critically low levels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

His comments come as nations around the world scramble to secure fertiliser supplies ahead of spring planting, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz severely disrupting shipments.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Nvidia’s stock is on pace to record its strongest four-session run of the year after severely lagging the chip sector to date in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Many of the states that do authorize some monetary aid severely limit the amount of compensation.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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