seriousness
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She expects this trend to continue, “given the seriousness of this condition and the potential with Vykat XR.”
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
That is a readiness target, not a go date, but it has become shorthand to convey the threat’s seriousness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
So, any indication that it is being targeted is taken with the utmost seriousness by Israel.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
“There’s an inconsistency between the seriousness of war and the informality of social media,” said Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
But despite his mien of seriousness and inapproachability, Bronstein was friendly, animated, and liked by virtually all the other players, owing to his cordiality, immense knowledge of the game, and a certain intellectual eccentricity.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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