severely

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A suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a rare but deadly disease that attacks the lungs, has left three people dead and several others severely ill aboard a luxury cruise ship.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

If the virus severely affects the lungs, oxygen therapy in an intensive care unit may be necessary.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Iran has severely limited traffic through the Strait since the war began - with only a handful of vessels allowed through, mainly from allies of Tehran.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Greggs is removing display cabinets in its London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“There, that ought to make you look presentable,” she said, severely.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman