grave affair
Example Sentences
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"This is a grave affair, in which the intention to establish an espionage network in Israel for Iran was exposed," a Shin Bet statement said, without listing the charges against the group.
From Reuters • Jan. 12, 2022
Well, this is a grave affair, and I must think it over, Ulf.
From Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
If your wisdom hath not been driven away by stupefaction, then say what is proper for us to do in view of this calamitous and grave affair."'"
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
"It is a grave affair of state and one that it is best not to probe into."
From City of Endless Night by Hastings, Milo M. (Milo Milton)
After the two brothers had talked over this grave affair, they announced to all the leaders in Hellas the great and detestable crime, and asked them for their assistance.
From Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece by Ragozin, Zénaïde A. (Zénaïde Alexeïevna)
