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severity

[suh-ver-i-tee] / səˈvɛr ɪ ti /


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The findings showed that the impact of anti-amyloid drugs on memory decline and dementia severity was either nonexistent or extremely small.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The New York settlement would funnel funds into a survivor trust and allow individual compensation to be determined through tiered evaluations, with reported averages varying widely depending on severity and documentation.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Successive waves of attacks have grown in severity and the depth of their reach as Ukraine has improved its drone technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

She has proposed expanding the law to include areas of critical infrastructure, environmentally sensitive areas and high fire severity zones, though that hasn’t passed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

For once, I’m thankful for the severity of Martial discipline.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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