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gravely

[greyv-lee] / ˈgreɪv li /








ADVERB
solemnly
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This said it was "gravely disappointed" it could still not offer its Advanced Data Protection feature to new UK users, following its decision to withdraw it in February 2025.

From BBC Aug. 4, 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

The handcuffs were in full view, but Robbie did not appear ashamed or even aware of them as he faced Cecilia and listened gravely to what she was saying.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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