sternly

Example Sentences

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Coming down sternly against the fake judgements, the top court last Friday stayed the lower court's order on the property dispute.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“Appreciation,” someone sternly defines as the job of criticism and you can tell his definition isn’t wholly shared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Faithful ally Eric Nam sternly points out to him that his rants are throwing off everyone else’s game.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

When asked if she would congratulate Venezuela’s María Corina Machado on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the Mexican president sternly replied: “No comment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Jen's dad was shaking his head sternly and patting his chest, as if looking for something in a hidden pocket.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix