sternly

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

The “Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check” and “Calm Down” rap veteran, 53, sternly set the record straight for the social media troll during an exchange Sunday at Art Basel in Miami Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

But Mr. Lanthimos’s vision is sternly compelling, and “Bugonia” is that exceptional movie that’s extremely hard to forget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Coastal areas were both better prepared and more sternly warned, even though the potential for deadly flooding inland was also forecast days in advance.

From Slate • Jul. 24, 2025

“Will,” my mother’s voice says, sternly, cutting right through my daydream of fresh powder.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott