scowl
Example Sentences
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But it was his grittiest—and that’s all Indiana needed for its famously stony coach to drop the scowl.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
Todd Blanche, Mr. Trump’s lead lawyer, stood a half-step behind, mimicking his client’s scowl.
From New York Times • May 30, 2024
CNN reported that, as Daniels spoke, Trump was "looking straight ahead with a scowl on his face."
From Salon • May 7, 2024
Shroff added: “You’re always worried you have it wrong. You’ve misread the scowl or the smile. Maybe they aren’t smiling at you; just thinking about a movie they saw and liked.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024
I scowl at him, but scowling at him only ever riles him up.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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