Example Sentences

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In this later work, the image of the limp, expressionless Jesus, mourned by a black-shrouded Mary and St. John, emphasizes the human suffering of Christ with an earthiness and humility rarely seen in Byzantine art.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Families crossed quickly, their faces expressionless, with one or two suitcases holding their meagre belongings.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Upon receiving this gift, Musk nodded along with an expressionless thank you.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2025

Crawford poked his tongue at his team, while Alvarez, looking expressionless as if he had just rolled out of bed, casually stepped off the scales.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

She was expressionless, as usual, clutching her notebook to her chest.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez