solemn
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In a country of 9.6 million people, a million watched as a solemn Peter Magyar explained why he had had enough of his own party.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
NAGASAKI, Japan—As a teacher, Michiko Yagi told schoolchildren that Japan had made a solemn promise to the world never to wage war again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
In one sequence, a solemn Gregorian chant pivots to a tango as Grace and Rocky’s ships connect airlock-to-airlock in spinning orbit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
“Yesterday,” he said, his voice solemn, “we saw the best of ourselves. Working to fight a common enemy. Caring for each other.”
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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