serious-minded
Example Sentences
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Sir Keir is an intelligent, incredibly diligent, serious-minded politician who has achieved extraordinary things.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
In Washington, Mr. Lawler has positioned himself as a serious-minded moderate, breaking with his party on some cultural issues while supporting Mr. McCarthy’s debt ceiling and spending proposal.
From New York Times • May 10, 2023
Far from serious-minded debate, some of our best-rated shows were our silliest.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2023
“Blueback” may be a bit too wistful, leisurely paced and serious-minded for the kid audiences it seemingly hopes to attract.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2023
Heavy, serious-minded bears and boars grunted behind him.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
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