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brow

[brou] / braʊ /
NOUN
forehead
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"The people in charge up there need to take action," the 59-year-old continued, his brow deeply furrowed.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Now, with the election ban lifted, Le Pen crinkled her brow at Bouleau’s line of questioning.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

It was malleable and oblong, perfectly complemented by a waft of boy-next-door blond locks and a brow that could convey emotion just as well as any histrionic soap dialogue.

From Salon Feb. 15, 2026

“The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White hunches into leather jackets and flannels, dark curls coquettishly kissing his brow, in order to embody Springsteen on screen.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2025

Anya furrowed her brow, but before she could snap at the blacksmith, Ivan said, “Gospodin, I think it is our business. Håkon’s our friend now. We care about him.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Now, some clients 30 and older are seeking out dermatologists and aestheticians with nursing degrees who can help them maintain a slight patina of wrinkles—at least enough for furrowing and raising the brows.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

He acknowledges that a new “Man on Fire” may be met with furrowed brows by fans of the film, admitting his own initial skepticism about taking on a vehicle so strongly identified with Washington.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

Frowning brows, narrowing eyes and pursed lips often follow missed shots.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2025

With a serious tone and knitted brows, CBS News' Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan moderated the debate that ran for 90 minutes at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.

From Salon Oct. 3, 2024

Koffi's brows rose, but she said nothing, and Ekon went on.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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