countenance

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But despite soundtracking 128 episodes worth of hormonal melodrama, Cole’s song most immediately evokes one image: the devilishly handsome, All-American countenance of the show’s star, James Van Der Beek.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Over time, you can see that he has come to believe that the problems of the country need something more radical than either of the traditional big parties are prepared to countenance.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Beckett was famously unforgiving when it came to fiddling with his works; his estate would not likely countenance egregious diversions from the “Godot” text.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

“In the ‘90s, there was a lot of foot traffic everywhere that picked up El Clasificado,” said Badame, who’s more subdued than his wife but just as positive in countenance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

“This is a pretty thing, Belinda!” said Mr. Pocket, returning with a countenance expressive of grief and despair.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens