severe
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While gas spending is expected to remain elevated in April, data show that the price jump wasn’t as severe.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The BBC uncovered the case of Russet, a dog with severe leg injuries who was posted across dozens of social media accounts, together with requests for funding for his treatment.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Segura was appointed to the role as the city faced cascading climate hazards, including severe drought and extreme heat waves.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
For African-American women whose symptoms start earlier, last longer and are more severe, hormone therapy usage is far lower.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
He wasn’t scared of her exactly, but there was something severe in her pale green eyes that made Danny sit up straighter and brush his hair away from his eyes.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Vocabulary lists containing severe
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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