impassively

Example Sentences

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Beijing’s response has been to look on impassively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

He listened impassively to the reparations order, dressed in an ochre robe and a traditional white scarf.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Rocky declined to testify in his own defense and sat impassively through most of the trial, except for the few times Rihanna has appeared in the gallery.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

As Mr. Wade looked on impassively in the courtroom, Mr. Trump’s lawyer, Steven H. Sadow, who appeared virtually, asked for an extension of the deadline to file pre-trial motions, which had passed earlier this month.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

Right in the middle of the aisle, the heritage-but-not-hate-loving cherubs observing her impassively with their lifeless, alabaster eyes.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner