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scowl

[skoul] / skaʊl /
NOUN
frown
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But it was his grittiest—and that’s all Indiana needed for its famously stony coach to drop the scowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

It shows Bryant with a fierce scowl on his face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025

CNN reported that, as Daniels spoke, Trump was "looking straight ahead with a scowl on his face."

From Salon • May 7, 2024

After seeing the two of them crumple and scowl, the third man chickened out.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Anya watched Yedsha continue to receive praise for saving the priest, and she followed her mother back to the onion booth with a scowl.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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