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

"Cheetahs are currently facing a very grave threat, along with many other wild animals," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 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

“Both of us understand the very grave questions presented by any decision of this sort. We both recognize that the ultimate responsibility is not ours.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin