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gravely

[grayv-lee] / ˈgreɪv li /








ADVERB
solemnly
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A new regularly reviewed payment will be in place for those that are considered "gravely ill and severely challenged".

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

In early 1999, Lieberson put her career on hold to nurse her sister Alexis, who was gravely ill from breast cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Trejo was far from the only athlete gravely affected by the seismic activity in Venezuela.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

And about a month later, he fell gravely ill.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Without a pause he said to him gravely as he held out his hand:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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