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The Justices sound ready to frown on his firing of Lisa Cook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
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
Sitting beside him with a frown on his face was his son, Samir, a member of Arab al-Aramshe’s local council.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023
With a frown on her face, she peered at us.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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