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serious

[seer-ee-uhs] / ˈsɪər i əs /




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The government stepped in to prevent the closure of the last two remaining blast furnaces in the UK in April 2025, preventing job losses and serious impact on industry, the report said.

From BBC

The 84-year-old had gone in with a serious infection or inflammation following advice from his GP, who tried to contact the hospital ahead of his arrival to no avail.

From BBC

"Endometriosis is not 'just bad periods', it is a serious, life-altering disease that affects every part of a woman's life, from her health to her career and fertility," says Fahmida.

From BBC

The injury forced her to sit out the entire season, throwing a serious wrench in USC’s plans for the 2025-26 season.

From Los Angeles Times

On X, he posted that his company had managed to mitigate serious mental-health issues related to chatbots, and had new tools to police content.

From The Wall Street Journal