Sentence examples for marked a serious from inspiring English sources

For Microsoft, this all marked a serious departure.

The new crackdown clearly marked a serious escalation by the authorities.

Kerr's defection to the anti-Agreement camp marked a serious setback for Trimble.

The results marked a serious defeat for President Nicolas Sarkozy, who hopes to win re-election in presidential elections that are only seven months away.

In immediate retaliation, Israel destroyed about 40 homes in Rafah refugee camp in Gaza, making hundreds homeless.The Hamas attack marked a serious breach in the ceasefire declared by Yasser Arafat on December 16th.

This, sniffed the People's Daily, marked a "serious violation of the state's laws and decrees".In its details, the Tieben case highlights many of the new contradictions created by China's continuing transition from central planning and state ownership to something nearer market economics.

They were wearing the kind of lightweight running gear that marks a serious marathoner.

The failure to push Mogherini into the post marks a serious blow to Renzi's prestige.

If this is true, it marks a serious breach of documentary film-making principles.

Rights advocates said the charges mark a serious escalation in the Egyptian state's campaign against foreign media.

However, he said touching one of the men in the suits could mark a serious breach of guidelines.