"Anne," with greater severity, "get off that bed this minute and listen to what I have to say to you."

This judgment was carried out by the Roman army with violence and great severity.

Then the marquis refused with even greater severity of expression.

She has been suffering since yesterday from brain symptoms of great severity.

As should be obvious, this is a criticism of great severity.

The attack began early on 30 January with greater severity than anyone had expected.

As a result, they acted with great severity in Kerry.

In 1528 the disease reached epidemic proportions for the fourth time and with great severity.

Riots have occurred, and believe me, they were put down with great severity.

She had been questioned, but not, I imagine, with great severity- except by her father.