Security Council on Thursday, saying the increasing influx of Syrian refugees had sparked "a grave humanitarian situation" that threatens his country's security and stability.

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If support there grew and if American policy were changed, it would represent a grave and serious situation.

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Dear reader, you are faced with a grave and dangerous situation.

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However, the Commercial Court in Dublin dismissed his claim, ruling Nama was a proportionate response to the grave situation the state finds itself in.

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The situation in Europe is a source of grave concern.

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Annan himself expressed grave concerns about the situation in Syria in a letter to the U.N.

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The 10-member, bipartisan panel says the situation in Iraq is "grave and deteriorating" and could provoke a slide into chaos.

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The situation was more grave for value-based retailers such as Aeropostale as it was facing a double-whammy on its margins, first from the increase in production costs due to rising cotton prices and second from the increase in promotions due to stiff competition in challenging retail environment.

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Dr O'Fiaich said he was aware of the grave concerns of the Holy See at the situation in the Maze and wished to provide the Pope with a factual account.

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