"I thought the gravity of the situation would focus your attention."

The gravity of the situation began to press on him.

They didn't seem to get the gravity of the situation.

Despite the gravity of the situation, I could not help that.

Despite the gravity of the situation, she couldn't help but smile.

This is what I judge to be the gravity of the situation.

She let up on him then, but was no less concerned about the gravity of the situation.

"The gravity of the situation is not getting through," he said.

The gravity of the situation is plain for all to see.

And Nicholas, did he not understand the gravity of the situation?

You do not convey the full gravity of the situation.

I should like to emphasise the gravity of the situation.

He held her glance, but not from anything other than the gravity of the situation.

What else did the president need to grasp the gravity of the situation?

"I don't think they understand the gravity of the situation," he said.

He added, "Given the gravity of the situation, there is no other choice."

He stood very still, the gravity of the situation slowly sinking in.

"I think it's important she realize the gravity of the situation."

Perhaps I am giving too much credit to the gravity of the situations.

I don't think you appreciate the gravity of the situation - this is really serious!

The children didn't understand the gravity of the situation and continued to play happily.

For the moment I could find no words that would not have emphasized the gravity of the situation.

It was from the nurses that he came to understand the gravity of the situation.

Indeed, the gravity of the situation appears to be sinking in.

For them to suggest his involvement to the President spoke to the gravity of the situation.