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seriousness

[seer-ee-uhs-nis] / ˈsɪər i əs nɪs /




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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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