grim-faced

Example Sentences

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But the main witness, the police officer who had initially confronted Gamble, was grim-faced, rigidly polite, and completely serious about his claims.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Instead, grim-faced men photographed protesters and the media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Tigri, grim-faced in body armor, stood next to Samary, slightly comical with his helmet askew and rifle hanging from a sling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Often grim-faced after his encounters with the US leader, this time Zelensky seemed unusually upbeat.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

He could see Mrs. Weasley and the grim-faced Auror casting the pair of them suspicious looks as they moved away.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling