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seriously

[seer-ee-uhs-lee] / ˈsɪər i əs li /




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“As a citizen, I want the government to take seriously the protection of my private data,” he said.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

"It was actually quite an interesting time to be there, and realising how important religion is to the people of Morocco and how seriously they take the fasting ritual," Smith said.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

You only get one chance to raise your kids, and if more of us took that seriously, the world would be in far better shape.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Chin-Hong said it was particularly important to get the shot now for those at higher risk of becoming seriously sick from COVID, who haven’t been vaccinated in more than a year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

‘We won’t tell, Papa,’ she said seriously, so I copied her and did the same.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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