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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

Mama frowned and said, “That crazy old cow anyhow. Jay Berry, you be careful. I worry every time you go down in those bottoms.”

From Literature

Ida’s cheerful face fell, and her older sister looked at me with a suspicious frown.

From Literature

Back then people frowned at the notion of eating between meals, so snacking was not a thing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jonah frowned and began gathering up the papers.

From Literature