seriousness

Example Sentences

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She has found that people often underestimate the seriousness of allergies.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“We take any threat to public health with the utmost seriousness, and we continue to work diligently alongside public health officials and food safety experts to ensure the integrity of our products.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

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

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A tension—something held in—that spoke louder than words about the seriousness of the situation.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks