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

But Mr. Lanthimos’s vision is sternly compelling, and “Bugonia” is that exceptional movie that’s extremely hard to forget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, sat sternly throughout the start of the meeting before echoing Merz’s call.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 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

Then when he was seated before his breakfast he looked at Portia sternly.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers