sternly

Example Sentences

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Faithful ally Eric Nam sternly points out to him that his rants are throwing off everyone else’s game.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

In a sternly worded statement before Friday’s vote, Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez wrote that the city attorney’s “position does not speak for the full City Council.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

“Guests not dressed for the occasion will be asked to make adjustments before entry,” we are sternly admonished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Coastal areas were both better prepared and more sternly warned, even though the potential for deadly flooding inland was also forecast days in advance.

From Slate • Jul. 24, 2025

"Don't be rude," Thatha says sternly, though I didn't mean to be—all I was doing was telling the truth.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman