severely

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Ahead of U.S.-Iranian talks in Pakistan over the weekend, Iran’s de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a thorny issue, with traffic through the waterway still severely limited.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

An earlier report on the Iran war said "all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth," and highlighted the impact of a severely disrupted fertilizer supply chain on food security.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Observers have expressed surprise with Hezbollah's military capabilities in this conflict, as it was widely believed the group had been severely weakened in their last war.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She then gave birth to a severely premature child who died about two hours later.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Inside, I found a broad-shouldered young man from rural Texas who had multiple injuries and whose body had been severely burned.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama