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Meanings of serious in English
Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm.
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Usage of serious in English
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The Prime Minister said all governments had a serious structural budget problem.
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All political parties accept there is a serious problem with alcohol abuse.
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However, I was in reality seeking to raise far more serious questions.
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Introduction: Adverse events in hospitals constitute a serious problem with grave consequences.
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Conclusion: Intraoperative hypothermia is still common and should therefore receive serious attention.
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Vector-borne diseases, including arboviruses, pose a serious threat to public health worldwide.
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No need to talk to your average Government deputy about serious consequences.
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Tanzania requires more health professionals equipped to tackle its serious health challenges.
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Ms Bennett said she had suffered serious threats of violence three times.
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EBONY: I have one more serious question; I know time is limited.
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Carl Bildt, the Swedish foreign minister, described the situation as extremely serious.
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The majority of victims of serious violence in all societies are men.
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Mr Rabbitte said Tallaght was now facing a very serious jobs situation.
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And overall rates of serious side effects were similar, the companies said.
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To remember that when serious people ask you questions, you should answer.
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Of course, any movie box office list is subject to serious interpretation.
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Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
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