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

A frowning horse plush has become a viral bestseller ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations for the year of the horse in China.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

“On the news, when they’re doing the weather, they totally ignore us,” she said, frowning.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

“You better be careful, though. Steph said if you break Tyler’s heart, she’s coming after you,” Natalie says, frowning at me.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée