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For years he sat in the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, quietly and unsmilingly signing books.

From BBC • May 25, 2018

A couple of haggard sports journalists squinted unsmilingly at their notepads.

From The Guardian • Apr. 24, 2018

He continued in this vein, as Tyrie peered unsmilingly at him, acid in his voice.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2016

At a punishing two and a half hours, it’s all very turgid and unsmilingly sober — the direct opposite of the sprightly, witty, visually vibrant “Avengers” movies — but there are bright spots.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2016

But they stand a while, leaning on their spades and only nodding unsmilingly as the car-drivers go through, waving their thanks.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams