seriousness

Example Sentences

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Hudgell Solicitors, which represents a number of patients, said the ruling highlighted the seriousness of concerns at the trust.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In a nod to the seriousness of the situation, three federal lawmakers representing California have appealed to the Trump administration to issue a disaster declaration over the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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

It was shocking that allegations of such seriousness could be made about what was going on behind the scenes of such a big TV show.

From BBC • May 22, 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