look stern
Example Sentences
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He was a father who arrived home with flair, stepping in from the garage and shouting, “Hello to my little family-amily,” but he also had a look stern enough to make mischief wither.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2022
Mostly they’re elegant, but sometimes they make her look stern, or their silhouettes aren’t as flattering as expected.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2016
President Nixon is no doubt adjusting his face and deciding whether it's more suitable to smile or look stern as he comes out.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dullards sniggered, smart alecks frowned, Teacher Carroll made her face look stern.
From Time Magazine Archive
Merry, Pippin, and Sam sat at their ease laughing and talking and singing, while the Shirriffs stumped along trying to look stern and important.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
