solemn

Example Sentences

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As we join the hundreds of townspeople gathered in the Plaza Mayor, we watch the solemn procession approach.

From Literature

On January 11, Powell released a rare, solemn statement revealing that the Department of Justice was investigating him over a $2.5 billion renovation of the bank's headquarters.

From Barron's

And Speed cut short a rare solemn moment in Addis Ababa when he was visiting the tomb of the Emperor Haile Selassie - because of the internet connection lagging.

From BBC

Several could be heard yelling at the judge as he delivered the guilty verdicts, while others looked solemn.

From BBC

But she shook her head and gave me a solemn look, like she was sizing up what sort of information I could handle.

From Literature