solemn

Example Sentences

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Not all of the work here is so solemn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

There were smiles and waves, but also solemn expressions.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

“The solemn ritual returns the remains of troops killed in action. It is considered one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.”

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

China rejected the criticism, with Beijing saying after the sentencing it lodged "solemn representations" with nations that condemned the sentence.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar