gravely
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Trying to open a can of sardines could’ve gravely injured them had the twins not gotten into a screaming match in the process.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
“This is gravely damaging to our country’s international image.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
This said it was "gravely disappointed" it could still not offer its Advanced Data Protection feature to new UK users, following its decision to withdraw it in February 2025.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
She called to get help for him but said neither paramedics nor police determined him to be gravely disabled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
With his voice striking the perfect sober note, Holmes apologized for the disarray and explained that Julia’s sister had fallen gravely ill and Julia and her daughter had left at once for the train station.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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The Battle of the Labyrinth
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"The Midnight Children" by Dan Gemeinhart, Chapters 1–6
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