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

She knew he was disposed to catch at anything that seemed to tell against Godwin's claims to respectful treatment, and it surely must be a grave affair to hurry him on so long a journey.

From Born in Exile by Gissing, George

A revolution, your Reverence, among the Americanos, with robbery of the Presidio saluting-gun; a grave affair.

From The Crusade of the Excelsior by Harte, Bret

"This is a grave affair, and we cannot jump at conclusions."

From The Boy Scouts of the Eagle Patrol by Goldfrap, John Henry

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)