solemn
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But with a quarter-century of hindsight, asking the mayor to remove himself from a solemn commemoration of the greatest tragedy to ever occur in his city is unfathomable.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
The "deep, solemn" green colour "precisely evokes that period of the liturgical year dedicated to hope and to the safeguarding of creation", he explained.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Wearing a beige prison outfit, Mangione appeared solemn and serious throughout the hearing.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“One more request;” she became very solemn as she said this, “it is not vital and necessary like the other, but I want you to do one thing for me, if you will.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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