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severity

[suh-ver-i-tee] / səˈvɛr ɪ ti /


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As the severity of Nikki’s obsession heightens, we get a few brief glimpses of the real Nikki, stuck somewhere inside her own consciousness.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

However, there are divisions among EU members on the severity of the threat from China and how to respond to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The White House noted that the severity of this condition can fluctuate over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The severity of his condition was largely covered up by his physician and other staff.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Much, too, depends on the nature of the subsoil, the quake’s duration, the frequency and severity of aftershocks, and the physical setting of the affected area.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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