frowning

Example Sentences

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In the troika of major figures in the Russian Revolution, Trotsky stood for ideas and Stalin represented power; their predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, had fused the two values as the frowning avatar of communist leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Many consumers have bought both the smiling and frowning versions, to represent both the highs and lows expected in the coming year.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Often Gail looks like she’s frowning, but it’s just that she has poor vision and is straining to see through her prescription lenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Like many South Africans he praised Ramaphosa for his measured handling of the encounter in the White House, smiling when Trump was frowning.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

I knew I was not making any sense when I saw Mr. Muse frowning and staring at me as though he were seeing an animal with two heads.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez