Example Sentences

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As she spoke without looking at him, Haggis, 69, watched largely expressionlessly, sometimes rubbing his bearded chin or taking notes.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

And when his session ended, Hinch rose from the table expressionlessly, avoiding the casual small-talk with reporters that has made him such a popular figure with both local and national media.

From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2019

The men listened expressionlessly while Xia spoke, and, when he had finished, gave soldierly assent.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 16, 2018

I don't feel better about it either way when he answers me expressionlessly, ‘I'm not a prophet.’

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2012

Capricorn leaned back in his chair, looking expressionlessly at Mo. “How many more times are you going to tell me that, Silvertongue?” he asked in bored tones.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke