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severely

[suh-veer-lee] / səˈvɪər li /


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Severely disabled people aged 16 and over will now be able to give consent to their care arrangements despite not having the capacity to do so, the Supreme Court has ruled.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Severely restricting your spending for a short period can help you reset going forward, she adds.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Severely wounded, Ms. Leutner crawled out of the woods and was found by a cyclist.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Severely underinflated tires can reduce your mileage by about 3%, Bevacqua said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2022

The fine description by Akenside of the Pantheon, "Severely great," not being understood by the blockhead, was printed serenely great.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac




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