impassively

Example Sentences

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Beijing’s response has been to look on impassively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

At an initial hearing in December, El Hishri sat impassively as he confirmed his name and date of birth before the judging panel of three women.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

During the testimony, Majors looked on impassively, craning his neck at points to watch the video clips.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Cutaway shots show the smug-looking military brass who are on trial, the judges watching as impassively as they can manage and a rapt crowd in the courtroom.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Chronicler stood impassively throughout the introduction, watching Bast as if he were a snake.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss