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

The governor said on social media that the killing was incomprehensible and was a "very grave act against the whole Abruzzo region which leaves pain and anger".

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2023

As the year passed his friend seemed to grow larger in his mind, and his face looked out in a very grave and subtle way from the darkness at night.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers