solemn
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Well, wouldn’t you go snorkeling around a solemn mass entombment if you got the chance, too?
From Slate ⢠May 16, 2026
"We stood with you then. And we stand with you now in solemn remembrance of a day that shall never be forgotten," he added in a speech that called for unity among Western powers.
From Barron's ⢠Apr. 29, 2026
While it’s meant to be a solemn moment, was that uncomfortable for you as a comedian?
From Los Angeles Times ⢠Apr. 22, 2026
“The tragedy is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by those Mexican and U.S. officials who are dedicated to protecting our communities,” he wrote on X.
From The Wall Street Journal ⢠Apr. 21, 2026
This room was chill, because it seldom had a fire; it was silent, because remote from the nursery and kitchen; solemn, because it was known to be so seldom entered.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte BrontĂŤ
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