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frown

[froun] / fraʊn /




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Making "Year of the Horse" stuffed toys in a workshop, an employee accidentally stitched the festive foal's mouth on upside-down -- turning its cheerful expression into a gloomy frown.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The Justices sound ready to frown on his firing of Lisa Cook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Even if you want to cry when you walk in the door, turn that frown upside down and greet your host with a warm hug and a smile.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

That bacteria is also used to make Botox - shots used by the cosmetic industry to manage wrinkles and frown lines.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

The white light from the screen gleamed on James’s face, his lips parted in a faint frown.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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