severely

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She then gave birth to a severely premature child who died about two hours later.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

She also had been been separated from her mother and was severely emaciated and in critical condition when she was found on the side of a road.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, shipping through Hormuz remains severely restricted, with persistent attacks continuing to disrupt the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Instead, he is reportedly considering bringing the current fighting to an end, having severely damaged Iran's navy and missile stocks, and will continue to pressure Iran diplomatically to reopen the flow of trade.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Never in my life have I underestimated someone so severely.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli