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
Shady’s adenoidal whine is nowhere to be found on this record, replaced with a sinister, very adult scowl.
From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024
Todd Blanche, Mr. Trump’s lead lawyer, stood a half-step behind, mimicking his client’s scowl.
From New York Times • May 30, 2024
After seeing the two of them crumple and scowl, the third man chickened out.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024
But before Pinmei could do more than scowl, there was movement at the gate.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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