severely

Example Sentences

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Some people recover quickly, while others become severely ill or die.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

As a rule, mathematicians are severely allergic to hype.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Because Congress and the Supreme Court have severely limited prisoners’ access to federal habeas corpus relief over the past several decades.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

He said overcoming funding challenges comes at a time when police forces were already "severely stretched".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“No, sir, that was Colonel Korn. I intend to punish him severely, too.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller