severely

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Examples they gave include pressure by the tech sector, which the report said led the EU to propose legal changes that risk "severely" weakening AI and data privacy rules.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Winds of up to 50 mph stoked the flames and severely limited the fire response by hampering boat and aircraft access to the remote island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Rigid operational dictates cause infrastructure investment to plummet, ultimately degrading track quality and severely hurting long-term economic productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In 1966, Duncan was working as a short-order cook at the Sahara, making 400 salads an hour, when she slipped on spilled grease, severely injuring her shoulder, hip and back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Rowan had been disqualified and severely reprimanded for his poor sportsmanship.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman