solemn
Example Sentences
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He is also less solemn than Angh might suggest.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
This year I returned to the solemn site and reflecting pools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
But with a quarter-century of hindsight, asking the mayor to remove himself from a solemn commemoration of the greatest tragedy to ever occur in his city is unfathomable.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
While Flynn was careful to maintain a solemn courtroom persona, Satterlee and Hansen were caught smiling for the camera.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The solemn expression on her face wiped the smile off mine.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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