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grievous

adjective as in severe, painful; serious

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It is a major moment in this most grievous Gaza war.

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The inquiry also heard about children who were most at risk, and suffered "grievous harm" at the hands of those who should have been caring for them.

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Online retail's gain would have been English rugby's grievous loss.

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Under the Offences against the Person Act, it amounts to grievous bodily harm.

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In addition to the three attempted murders, he was found guilty of causing grievous harm with intent to the nine-year-old girl.

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