severe
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As these cells are lost, people can experience memory problems, cognitive decline, and movement difficulties that often become severe enough to require constant care.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Cutaneous diphtheria usually causes infected sores or ulcers on exposed parts of the body which are slow to heal but rarely lead to severe illness.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, holding a bilateral meeting with India on Monday before the full Quad, said it was important to address an "increasingly severe" global security situation.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
The severe blast zone represents “areas where we can expect severe structural damage and significant harm,” said Nick Freeman, an Orange County Fire Authority division chief.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
They were replaced by cast-iron tables and severe folding chairs.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
Vocabulary lists containing severe
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