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AI companies, including ChatGPT maker OpenAI, frown on chatbot sharing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
What he wears that is noticeable is the heavy frown on his face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
When court finally adjourned, Trump rose from his seat with a deep frown on his face.
From BBC ● May 30, 2024
Depending on what researchers said to them, participants in the study would either smile or frown on cue in certain phases of sleep.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 20, 2023
It seemed so normal at the time, but, in retrospect, maybe there was a bit of a frown on his face.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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