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Politicians, especially candidates for the presidency, are judged on matters other than their political views and the grievousness of their sins.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

This is a common mistake, right up there with whether the Ace of Base song goes “I saw the sun” or “I saw the sign,” but in no way does that excuse its grievousness.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2018

On his new album, "Love and the Death of Damnation," due out in August, he slips out of grievousness on a few compositions, including a Gospel-like soul song.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2015

Granny's punishments were of such a mild description, that this of Uncle Godfrey's, by comparison, appeared very heavy, and impressed upon him the grievousness of his offence.

From That Little Beggar by Hall, E. King

Wherefore, alas, alas! and again alas, alas! for my wretchedness and the grievousness of my transgressions!

From Epistle to the Son of the Wolf by Bahá'u'lláh