very grave
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The justices said his crimes had been "very grave", but there had been "unusual circumstances" which had informed Thursday's decision.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
Eisenkot said that he believed his party’s presence in the emergency government prevented a full-blown war with Hezbollah, which he said would have been “a very grave strategic mistake.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
Pope Francis made an urgent plea for a halt to the conflict in Gaza on Sunday, calling for humanitarian aid and help for those injured in order to ease the "very grave" situation.
From Reuters ● Nov. 5, 2023
And every once in a while, despite the very grave risk of detention and violence, groups of Afghan women continue to march on the streets, raising their voices.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2023
First went Ralph, the white conch cradled, then Piggy very grave, then the twins, then the littluns and the others.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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