frown

Example Sentences

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Making "Year of the Horse" stuffed toys in a workshop, an employee accidentally stitched the festive foal's mouth on upside-down -- turning its cheerful expression into a gloomy frown.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The Justices sound ready to frown on his firing of Lisa Cook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Even if you want to cry when you walk in the door, turn that frown upside down and greet your host with a warm hug and a smile.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

“I’m having some difficulty,” he says with a frown, holding a paint brush and somewhat bothered trying to explain his craft.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024

“Thank y—” He swallowed the rest of the word, his smile turning to a frown, his eyes bulging.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton