frowning

Example Sentences

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In the troika of major figures in the Russian Revolution, Trotsky stood for ideas and Stalin represented power; their predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, had fused the two values as the frowning avatar of communist leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Many consumers have bought both the smiling and frowning versions, to represent both the highs and lows expected in the coming year.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The image depicts a frowning Churchill, who was 67 at the time, shortly after he delivered a speech to the Canadian parliament.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

“On the news, when they’re doing the weather, they totally ignore us,” she said, frowning.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

“The boy is long past weaning,” he said frowning.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya