seriousness
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Sanchez spoke with Vivas, who described "with complete clarity and starkness the seriousness of the situation", Ceuta's regional government said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
In fact, I expect to get an email or two about the seriousness of your financial dilemma, perhaps with allegations of humblebragging.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
“The seriousness of the allegations, and the breakdown of trust between Karim Khan and the member states justifies” his removal, said a spokesman for the French Foreign Ministry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
I do demand a certain seriousness, but I’m learning from them, and they’re learning from me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The seriousness of Dad’s condition may be adjudged by the fact that he contented himself with a withering look.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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