serious

Example Sentences

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Jonah thought about how serious Katherine had looked the night before, commanding, “Don’t do this,” how desperately she seemed to want him and his parents to just act normal.

From Literature

The allegations were so serious a former ambassador to Japan, Sir Tim Hitchens, was flown to New York to look into it.

From BBC

“He was so serious . . . But that was all before.”

From Salon

A statement provided to the panel from Taylor-Erwin in advance said: "I admit to the allegations and understand that my conduct was unacceptable and will amount to serious misconduct."

From BBC

Howson was aware of the serious financial troubles in the firm's UK construction business but "did not respond appropriately to the warning signs", the FCA said.

From BBC