severe
Example Sentences
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The country is also in the grip of severe water and energy crises, despite the country’s vast oil and gas wealth.
A top environment official last year said China aimed to "basically eliminate severe air pollution by 2025", but the government did not respond when AFP asked if that goal had been met.
From Barron's
Officials have suggested severe weather brought by a storm named Oriana - which has battered southern Italy in recent days - accelerated the rock's erosion, causing its collapse.
From BBC
In previous animal experiments, a single injection given 24 hours after a severe injury enabled mice to walk again within four weeks.
From Science Daily
Separately, authorities issued an evacuation order Monday for several areas in the municipality of Orsieres "following severe weather and strong winds recorded," and with heavy rain forecast for later Monday.
From Barron's
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