poker face

Example Sentences

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Cahillane, a 6-foot-tall marathoner who sports a shock of white hair and a practiced poker face, was a seasoned food executive, fresh off the successful breakup of another food company: Kellogg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

They will then attempt to put on a poker face and head out into the results room to take their seats on the front row, the rest of us still clueless about the result.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

A good poker face has historically been as integral to appearing presidential as a firm handshake or stiff suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024

BERKELEY, Calif. — Djouvensky Schlenbaker has perfected the poker face.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023

“I have a good poker face, unlike someone else I know,” I say, and nudge him with my shoulder.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon