be serious about
Example Sentences
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"China has built its success on executing a clear industrial plan -- it takes us to be serious about it," Lynas company's chief executive Amanda Lacaze told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
“The U.S. needs Colombia if we are going to be serious about fighting crime and insecurity in the hemisphere,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
"For me it illustrates that if we are going to be serious about cryptocurrencies in the future… there needs to be some kind of regulation."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
So now I’m doing it and trying to be serious about it.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024
Ma watched me slice several pieces before I said, “Ba can’t be serious about the matchmaker.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
