Sentence examples for proved a serious from inspiring English sources

That proved a serious understatement.

Few fakers campaigned and none proved a serious contender.

This has proved a serious embarrassment to the federal government on the international scene.

It has also proved a serious distraction as Mr. Chrétien attempts to focus on foreign affairs.

This proved a serious constraint to America in the WTO talks on financial services and telecommunications, says Mr VanGrasstek.

The validity of priestly ordinations administered by simoniac bishops proved a serious problem, because most theologians held that simony prostituted the sacrament of ordination.

In a few years this will prove a serious handicap.

It could yet prove a serious drawback to his appointment.

Judging from the results in practice, Marquis de Lareinty-Tholozan should prove a serious competitor.

Deir al-Zour may prove a serious challenge to Mr. Assad's government.

Tribal ownership is found in many African countries and proves a serious obstacle to effective modern management.