be serious about
Example Sentences
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“The U.S. needs Colombia if we are going to be serious about fighting crime and insecurity in the hemisphere,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
He argues that companies with supply chains in China need to be serious about diversifying, or tapping government support to bringing production onshore, if they can.
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
The suit also says Dixon “woke up” in June 2024 and realized Perry was never going to be serious about helping Dixon ”grow his career.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025
"For me it illustrates that if we are going to be serious about cryptocurrencies in the future… there needs to be some kind of regulation."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
Eddie,” she said after I chased down the ball, “I think you should be serious about this.”
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
