severely

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Winds of up to 50 mph stoked the flames and severely limited the fire response by hampering boat and aircraft access to the remote island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Some have seen their shares punished so severely that expectations now appear low relative to their long-term prospects.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Rigid operational dictates cause infrastructure investment to plummet, ultimately degrading track quality and severely hurting long-term economic productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In 1966, Duncan was working as a short-order cook at the Sahara, making 400 salads an hour, when she slipped on spilled grease, severely injuring her shoulder, hip and back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The final decision to build a new cathedral was made in the year 1252, after lightning struck and severely damaged the old cathedral.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay