long face

Example Sentences

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Family members often referred to him as “El Viejito,” for his long face and an emotional literacy well beyond his years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

I’ve got a very long face, so I like my brims to be a little longer and a little flatter.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

When I was older, someone said, "You were born with that long face. Everyone who has a long face, they look miserable," So people can project things onto you.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2023

His long face creased into a wry smile.

From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2021

Bigger watched Max’s head of white hair, his long face, the deep-grey, soft, sad eyes.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright