Sentence examples for it was a severe from inspiring English sources

"For more than a decade," he says slowly, as if measuring that length of time compared to the four minutes it took to make his name famous, "it was a severe handicap to me.

It was a severe blow to Cleveland, its fan base, its tradition, the league itself.

While the victory was cause for jubilation for Turkey, playing in its first World Cup tournament in 48 years, it was a severe disappointment for China, held to no goals in its first World Cup finals.

It was a severe bombing.

"It was a severe disappointment, obviously.

It was a severe injury to the right side of my face.

Outside, meanwhile, it was a severe-weather fantasy smorgasbord.

"It is a severe punishment.

It's a severe judgment, and convincing.

It's a severe park but peaceful.

On paper, it's a severe mismatch.