Example Sentences

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It's Hepburn as Linda, Julia's aimless sister, the black sheep of the family, who perfectly comprehends Johnny's aversion to business, security and stolidness, his aversion to America itself.

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2013

She got so she received all things with the stolidness of the earth which soaks up urine and perfume with the same indifference.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

"Amen," answered the company, and then there was a buzz of secular talk, general rapture being expressed at the stolidness of Ezekiel's demeanor.

From Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People by Zangwill, Israel

Baffled, powerless, his wonted stolidness left him, and he cast his eyes here and143 there with a sort of challenge born of despair and desperation.

From Tom Slade Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer by Owen, R. Emmett (Robert Emmett)

Tom’s customary stolidness disappeared in the face of this great mirthful drive and he sat on the edge of the hatch, his white jacket conspicuous by contrast, and smiled broadly.

From Tom Slade on a Transport by Clarity, Thomas