stern

Example Sentences

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His stern, just-the-facts Joe Friday recitals of arrests, seizures, drug lab takedowns and other enforcement actions are signature moments at presidential news briefings.

From Los Angeles Times

Doechii framed her raucous Sunday night set as a stern classroom lecture on the craft of rapping.

From Los Angeles Times

But the collision created multiple cracks near the stern, Mr. Rodriguez later wrote, and water rose to the floorboards within about 30 seconds.

From New York Times

I'm not saying a win against Franklin will automatically set up the Fury fight, but I would love to see a stern, clear call-out - 'I want Tyson Fury next'.

From BBC

In her BBC Wales Sport column, Wales number eight Sioned Harries reflects on a convincing win over Ireland and predicts a stern test against Scotland.

From BBC