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solemn

[sol-uhm] / ˈsɒl əm /




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While Flynn was careful to maintain a solemn courtroom persona, Satterlee and Hansen were caught smiling for the camera.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Wearing a beige prison outfit, Mangione appeared solemn and serious throughout the hearing.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Wang also "articulated China's solemn position regarding a series of negative words and actions by the US side", the statement said, without referring to specific issues.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

I’d change into play clothes, take my bowl and begin the solemn work of crushing an obscene number of crackers into the carrot-flecked broth until the spoon could nearly stand upright.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

He saw that her face was solemn and almost fearful.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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