frowning

Example Sentences

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One sign crossed out “play” and replaced it with a frowning face.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In the troika of major figures in the Russian Revolution, Trotsky stood for ideas and Stalin represented power; their predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, had fused the two values as the frowning avatar of communist leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Many consumers have bought both the smiling and frowning versions, to represent both the highs and lows expected in the coming year.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Like many South Africans he praised Ramaphosa for his measured handling of the encounter in the White House, smiling when Trump was frowning.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

“Get your hands off Gum Baby! This ain’t no hug-fest. Who you frowning at? Better send those looks that way—Gum Baby ain’t the one.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia