solemnly
Example Sentences
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“She will be mad at us,” Cassiopeia declared solemnly.
From Literature
They solemnly promised to keep the secret, but naturally, the children suspected that this was the same surprise meant for Lady Constance.
From Literature
“Mr. Harley-Dickinson, I must be frank with you,” she said solemnly.
From Literature
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy and consulates in Japan solemnly remind Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan in the near future."
From Barron's
In the end, the fans booed and the stands solemnly emptied and the team moved to the verge of arguably the biggest disappointment in franchise history.
From Los Angeles Times
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