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seriousness

[seer-ee-uhs-nis] / ˈsɪər i əs nɪs /




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"The IDF takes every allegation or report raising concerns about conduct that may be inconsistent with the law or IDF directives with the utmost seriousness," it said in a statement.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Police said their safeguards had limited the impact, but that these "do not diminish the seriousness of an AI system presenting fabricated information as though it came from a person with knowledge of a homicide."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

The humor comes from their passions not seeming worthy of the level of seriousness with which they pursue them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

I do not believe hot coffee carries an innate moral seriousness unavailable to iced.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Even Tag was impressed with the seriousness of it.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer


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