frown
Example Sentences
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Making "Year of the Horse" stuffed toys in a workshop, an employee accidentally stitched the festive foal's mouth on upside-down -- turning its cheerful expression into a gloomy frown.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
The Justices sound ready to frown on his firing of Lisa Cook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Even if you want to cry when you walk in the door, turn that frown upside down and greet your host with a warm hug and a smile.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026
That bacteria is also used to make Botox - shots used by the cosmetic industry to manage wrinkles and frown lines.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024
"You're way too young to be so cynical. Try it. It'll stop those frown lines from getting deeper."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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