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very grave



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"If anything happens to him, there will be very grave consequences. The United States is watching," she posted in Spanish.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

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

"Threats are very grave, especially as we head into another El Nino," she said, referring to the semiregular ocean water warming phenomenon.

From Reuters • Oct. 3, 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

Though Professor McGonagall was head of Gryffindor House, Harry had seen her in the common room only once before, and that had been to make a very grave announcement.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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