long face
Example Sentences
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Family members often referred to him as “El Viejito,” for his long face and an emotional literacy well beyond his years.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025
When I was older, someone said, "You were born with that long face. Everyone who has a long face, they look miserable," So people can project things onto you.
From Salon • Jul. 6, 2023
"Add into that a long face and a ginger beard and all the rest of it and I just have to stick to being a football coach and work with the players."
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2022
His long face creased into a wry smile.
From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2021
His hard hat was under his arm and his long face was sweating from the hot afternoon sun.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
