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

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

Pope Francis made an urgent plea for a halt to the conflict in Gaza on Sunday, calling for humanitarian aid and help for those injured in order to ease the "very grave" situation.

From Reuters • Nov. 5, 2023

“With great sadness and so much sorrow I think of the victims of the very grave shipwreck that happened in recent days off the coast of Greece,” Francis said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023

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