serious
Example Sentences
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He said he felt the "extent of the damage" showed it was a "serious incident".
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Following multiple surgeries and serious complications,” L7 said, “Jennifer now requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Too often, soccer institutions seem willing to tolerate serious allegations when the player in question remains valuable on the field.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
"The Australian Government is deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed that authorities in Laos are not pursuing the most serious charges," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
I can’t bear this serious version of him.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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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