Example Sentences

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He listened impassively to the reparations order, dressed in an ochre robe and a traditional white scarf.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

As the verdict was read by Judge Maryellen Noreika’s clerk, Biden sat impassively.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2024

He sat impassively, listening along with the jury to his own voice reciting the audio version of his memoir, “Beautiful Things,” including the observation, “We’ve all been inside rooms we can’t afford to die in.”

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

During the testimony, Majors looked on impassively, craning his neck at points to watch the video clips.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Rudy Noyes sat impassively beside Bookman, and Kyril Montana studied the wire binding holding his small notebook together.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols