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severe

[suh-veer] / səˈvɪər /




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Fighting resumed Sunday in several areas, including Kita near Bamako, Kidal, Gao and Severe.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Severe brain injuries, dementia, and certain psychiatric conditions can make independent medical decisions impossible.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Severe weather closed the Nashville area ICE office that day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

There are as many as 300 recognised climbing routes, with some graded beyond Hard Very Severe up to Extreme 8.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Severe reducing was thought to be the culprit behind an epidemic of fatal lung diseases, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis, among jockeys.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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