solemn

Example Sentences

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In a country of 9.6 million people, a million watched as a solemn Peter Magyar explained why he had had enough of his own party.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In one sequence, a solemn Gregorian chant pivots to a tango as Grace and Rocky’s ships connect airlock-to-airlock in spinning orbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

After almost 30 years in the Senate, his every invariably solemn utterance is beyond well known to me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“Teddy is a remarkable boy, and can’t be taken as a sample of other boys,” said Amy, in a tone of solemn conviction, which would have convulsed the ‘remarkable boy’ if he had heard it.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott