serious
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“It emerged from two years of competitive anxiety, where the pressure to adopt AI outpaced serious consideration of long-term return on investment.”
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The injured boy and girl, both aged 14, and the 27-year-old teacher have since been released from hospital with no serious injuries.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Harris said the officer sustained serious injuries and has since recovered.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Other less serious glitches, such as Waymos blocking roads, have contributed to rising tensions between man and machine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Her voice is so serious that, for a second, I think she’s going to confess something truly shocking.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing serious
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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