1.   These discussions are characterised by an increasing scope and depth as the issues are accorded greater philosophical seriousness.

2.   But Assad has shown greater seriousness about reaching an agreement with Peres, who came to power last month after the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

3.   But this time, the threat is being taken with greater seriousness.

4.   Safe driving should be viewed with greater seriousness by the authorities.

5.   The five major nuclear powers especially have to show greater seriousness in implementing nuclear arms disarmament conventions.