severely
Example Sentences
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She then gave birth to a severely premature child who died about two hours later.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Back then, there was no freedom of speech, human rights abuses were rampant and the rights of women in particular were severely restricted, he recalled.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The forward curve shows a relatively healthy environment, but the physical market is one of severely strained supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The toddlers were among more than 30 severely ill newborns in incubators, who were evacuated from Gaza's Shifa Hospital in November 2023, during heavy fighting.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
She was dressed severely in a dark dress with long sleeves, and the only contrast was billowing white lace at her wrists and throat.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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