serious

Example Sentences

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Both generals are under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law", China's defence ministry said.

From BBC

The threat is even more serious given the fragility of Greenland's society.

From Barron's

Both sides present it as a serious clash of principles, but it’s a distraction from the real problem of AI misalignment.

From The Wall Street Journal

I staggered toward the wall and put my bag up there, but then wasn’t quite tall enough to sit without some serious scrambling.

From Literature

Finally it was over, the lights went on for good, and Treebaun turned to us, his lined face serious as he took the time to look each of us in the eye.

From Literature