seriousness
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The BBC has exclusively obtained the parole board's report about Scatchard's release, which said he was "frank" with them about the seriousness of his offences, and understood how dangerous he was.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
When contacted by AFP, the Israeli police said it was "treating every one of these incidents with the utmost seriousness", including setting up "specialised joint task forces" and meeting with local community leaders.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Instead of being treated with the seriousness they deserve, these topics are handled by the exhibition as opportunities for posturing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
“What happened affected me deeply and I do not minimize the seriousness of it,” Smith said in court on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
A tension—something held in—that spoke louder than words about the seriousness of the situation.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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