Example Sentences

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Frowning brows, narrowing eyes and pursed lips often follow missed shots.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

Frowning in anger, he turned and strode away.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2020

Frowning deeply, face contorted into a rictus of dignified integrity, Mourinho pointedly shook the hands of the West Ham players, who looked a little surprised.

From The Guardian • Nov. 23, 2019

Frowning quizzically, Oswalt said, "That's not really a fortune, that's more of a chiding."

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2016

Frowning, she gently arranged her covers around Fleetfoot, and stroked the dog’s head for a moment.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas