serious
Example Sentences
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The mother of two grown children has managed to unite her party without facing any serious challenges.
From Barron's
A total of five people were taken to a hospital, one in serious condition, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed earlier this week.
From Los Angeles Times
The disclosure sparked an uproar in France; the foreign minister called for an investigation, saying “the facts are extremely serious.”
He was viewed as a possible intermediary if serious negotiations were ever started.
From BBC
The FAA has said its goal is zero serious close calls and has pushed to address those risks in recent years.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
