serious
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“We must demonstrate that no one is above the law and that serious misconduct will result in serious consequences,” the lawmakers wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Trump said later Saturday that he initially thought a tray had been dropped on the floor, but his wife worried it sounded more serious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi held talks with mediator Pakistan, saying afterwards he had shared Iran's position on ending the war but was yet to see whether the US was "truly serious about diplomacy".
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Frank Perez said he would like to see changes to the family court system, because he feels their very serious concerns about his son were too easily brushed aside.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
“Oh, that’s very serious, Toby,” they said, writing it down.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Vocabulary lists containing serious
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