serious
Example Sentences
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"I call on leaders everywhere: Get serious. Choose people and planet over pain," said Guterres, criticizing the global imbalance between military spending and financing for the poorest countries.
From Barron's
On Monday, the force said its officers remained on the scene of a serious incident and were working with several organisations.
From BBC
Birmingham's Curzon Street Station is currently taking shape in the heart of the city but the divisive high-speed railway project has been plagued by serious challenges.
From BBC
Those short-term hurdles to be negotiated are serious, Campbell concedes in a Substack posting.
From MarketWatch
"If you hit one, it can cause a real jolt to the car and serious damage... not just damage to vehicles, it's also a serious road safety danger, particularly on two wheels."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
