But seeing the seriousness of his question,she said, "The mark has so often been called a charm that I was simple enough to imagine it might be so."

VOA: special.2009.09.26

One is lack of recognition of the seriousness of the problem.

VOA: special.2010.04.13

BARACK OBAMA: "I am pleased that these two men, elected leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, fully appreciate the seriousness of the threat that we face and have reaffirmed their commitment to confronting it."

VOA: special.2009.05.09

But he said the seriousness of corruption and its effect on society could not be ignored.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev echoed the seriousness of the situation, saying the government is doing everything it can to help people and also called on the police for assistance.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

He says the seriousness of these attacks is hampering humanitarian operations.

VOA: standard.2009.08.07