sad face

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Under the calculations, drawn in a different marker color, is a clear sad face -- a visual sign of failure.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025

Anthony left his fate in his mother’s hands, asking her to make a choice — circle the “Yes” he had written alongside a happy face or the “No” alongside a sad face.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

So she can’t let them see a sad face.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024

"It makes me sad because I will miss this house, miss my family, miss my friends, everything." says Pyper as she doodles a sad face on a piece of paper.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2023

I want to take it back because that sad face is the sad puppy I’m not supposed to be.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi