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solemnly

[sol-uhm-lee] / ˈsɒl əm li /
ADVERB
sedately
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The pair stood solemnly as a bugler played "Taps," before visiting the adjacent display room of military exhibits and artifacts.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

The film, released in 1983 and now available on a Criterion Collection disc in a new 4K restoration, solemnly depicts the aftermath of a nuclear attack.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

In 2023, then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak solemnly vowed there would “be no chlorine-washed chicken and no hormone-treated beef on the U.K. market. Not now, not ever.”

From Slate Feb. 13, 2026

There’s something we all solemnly acknowledge in November and then immediately forget by January: the side dishes are the real reason to show up.

From Salon Feb. 12, 2026

“There is no saying, indeed,” replied Harriet rather solemnly.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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