severely

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In 2017/18, only 6% of girls affected by absenteeism were severely absent.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

But it "criticised all parties to the dispute for allowing it to play out publicly", saying the "damaging internal dispute" had "severely impacted the charity's reputation".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Ahead of U.S.-Iranian talks in Pakistan over the weekend, Iran’s de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a thorny issue, with traffic through the waterway still severely limited.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Three, now that he’s disgraced himself and severely harmed people around the country, he’s got a chance to redeem himself.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

He was lucky not to have been more severely wounded.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams