Example Sentences

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“This is time for serious-mindedness when it comes to facing these dire threats.”

From Washington Post • May 8, 2022

Yet observers might be surprised by the conscientiousness of most public servants, or by the scope and serious-mindedness of the fact-checking operation in the White House or a typical campaign.

From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2016

The fact that New Mexico went out of its way to declare a state cookie before anyone else did speaks to a serious-mindedness that this map would be remiss not to respect.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2014

Yet for all her serious-mindedness, Sally took a delight in absurdity.

From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2010

Marot was a gifted and versatile genius, but not inclined to piety or serious-mindedness.

From The Story of Our Hymns by Ryden, Ernest Edwin