seriousness
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There was a striking seriousness to the whole performance, which spanned from just past 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
She has found that people often underestimate the seriousness of allergies.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Jack Caskey and Jerome Sperling, who would play significant roles on the Greek Desk, were chided for their rule-following, caution and seriousness, qualities that any sensible archaeologist might otherwise aspire to.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“I am well aware of the seriousness of the allegations made against my son,” Vazquez wrote in his court declaration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
For Ellsberg, the seriousness of the stakes really hit home.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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