solemn
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Far fewer know that Abraham Lincoln told his cabinet that he had made a solemn promise to his “Maker” to issue the proclamation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
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
LaPautre made a final puff and drew himself up to his most solemn height.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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