severe
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Severe economic hardship—much worse than what Iran experienced during the Iran-Iraq war—will soon slam the regime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Severe wartime internet restrictions have now lasted 40 days according to monitor Netblocks which says Iranians have suffered a "near-total disconnection from the outside world".
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Severe shortages in the memory market have allowed the major players to raise prices meaningfully, and investors have met that dynamic with enthusiasm, sending Micron’s stock up more than 60% so far this year.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
Severe brain injuries, dementia, and certain psychiatric conditions can make independent medical decisions impossible.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
Severe dark eyes, lean face, short black beard.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing severe
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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