very grave

Example Sentences

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"If anything happens to him, there will be very grave consequences. The United States is watching," she posted in Spanish.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

She said the "specific targeting" of a retired police officer was "a very grave matter".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

The justices said his crimes had been "very grave", but there had been "unusual circumstances" which had informed Thursday's decision.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Eisenkot said that he believed his party’s presence in the emergency government prevented a full-blown war with Hezbollah, which he said would have been “a very grave strategic mistake.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Though Professor McGonagall was head of Gryffindor House, Harry had seen her in the common room only once before, and that had been to make a very grave announcement.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling