seriously
Example Sentences
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was one of the first politicians on the left who seriously engaged with the network’s audience.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
A spokesman for the government said it was taking the accusations against Hanning and his alleged accomplice very seriously but that they shouldn’t have an impact on the proposed overhaul of the BND.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Police said a small number of officers were treated at the scene for injuries but none were seriously hurt.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Several children have been seriously injured during protests in France, as high school pupils demand better conditions and police crack down on their demonstrations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
But the stars themselves are far from fixed; they wheel through space at such unimaginable velocities that to seriously ponder the subject puts one at risk of dizzy spells and a nasty headache.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
