stern

Example Sentences

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The challenge comes just as investors’ appetite for risk, and sentiment regarding tech stocks, face their sternest tests since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022.

From Barron's

Christopher saw Irian watching, the hint of a smile at her mouth, as six stern seamstresses circled the Berserker with pins.

From Literature

A stern woman in a red sweater drops a new stack of Enigma messages into the tray on my desk.

From Literature

He gives me a stern look and waits for my reply.

From Literature

Hearts were stunned by the sucker punch from Yang, but these guys are made of stern stuff.

From BBC