How To Use Frown In A Sentence

  • She watched Luke read it, saw the gathering frown carve two grooves over his aquiline nose.
  • Arnold stood again, a worried frown creasing his features.
  • A frown creased his face and he surveyed me with a look.
  • Everyday there will be an opportunity to smile or to frown, to dance or to drown, to be glad or sad. It's a choice! RVM 
  • She frowned and stamped her feet to portray anger, eg in a mime.
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  • The songs are irritatingly infectious with enough angst to keep the moodiest teenagers frowning.
  • Warren frowned and glared at his wife until she finally raised her eyes to meet his.
  • It will be misconstrued as bribery, which is frowned on in legal circles.
  • Don't frown you most precious I can give you want.
  • Seconds later a man with a thin, frowning face said, 'Let's roll.'
  • A frown creased her forehead.
  • He looks downcast, a frown passing like a cloud over his famously large forehead.
  • But it's a reassuring presence and it grows on you like the frown of a grizzled but kindly uncle. The Sun
  • The sweeping tall palm trees fringing the edge of the beach, seemingly bowed toward the sea, as if trying to dip their frowns over the white sands to reach the ocean for a refreshing drink of its cool water. "Best" Beach
  • I shook my head at him, trying to look like a warning, a big frown to exaggerate gravity. WHITE LIES
  • He kissed and tousled the young vrouws; and, if they frowned and pouted, gave them a gold rosary, or a sparkling cross, to put them in good humour again.
  • Luke said with a frown, his blue eyes finally resting on the table in front of him.
  • He was standing in the doorway, wearing a frown and a soiled T-shirt, his large belly protruding over his pants, held up by a pair of suspenders.
  • And for the first time in his career, when he smelt burning wood pulp and looked down at the line of messenger boys with a ready-made frown and caught the eyes of Mickey, the "littlest," smiling impudently at him, Skinner's Dress Suit
  • A brief silence followed, in which she tried to retaliate with a clever comeback and he frowned angrily at the ground.
  • There was just that constant tiny worried frown between her brows to show the strain.
  • The priest hushes him with a frown: ‘Quiet, this is a church.’
  • And they wore silk socks that would have been frowned upon at the more establishment country clubs in the Hamptons.
  • The man frowned again, and Garret fought the urge to scream and pull all his hair out in frustration.
  • Anyone vain and foolish enough to have himself or herself injected with a deadly toxin to remove so-called frown lines is a good candidate for a silicone brain implant as well," suggested another. What's Wrong With Wrinkles?
  • I dinna know all the words, but it says, ‘Six bird houses smile at great birds, green fire is in the sunup, arrow brings’” — she frowned, seeking the English word — “‘brings little hope birds.’” Tai-Pan
  • She turned with a frown and quickly began to stride away, radiating silent hostility.
  • Ingrid frowned again as she buttered her roll and scraped a portion of blackcurrant jam on it. COVER STORY
  • The frown on the bachelor's face was deepening to a scowl.
  • He frowned slightly as he examined the facts, Virginia's're sum Thirty, diploma in office ma agement and legal research, past experience ... The Doctor's Daughter
  • He unslung his backpack, looked into it, and frowned.
  • Having only a confused, frightened sense of our one national leader, say "prorogue" and "G20" and frown, soundlessly. The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
  • I thought we were playing hardball,’ Ruth drawls and Faulkner frowns, appearing to be gravely insulted.
  • Kincaid frowned but before he could say anything Lukas added, “I told them to use the laser only No ninhydrin.” THE DEVIL’S TEARDROP
  • He knit his brows in a tight, frown and smiled wryly to himself.
  • There had been a time, he knew, when two unmarried persons of the opposite sex, walking hand in hand without chaperonage, might have beento say the leastfrowned upon. The Messenger
  • Back then, cringing before the rich man 's frown was official policy. Times, Sunday Times
  • The mountains frown down on the plain.
  • Most parents frown upon their children doing part-time jobs though they may benefit from it.
  • Her frown implied that she did not agree with us.
  • Smiling, frowning, squinting and other habitual facial expressions cause these wrinkles to become more prominent.
  • Margaret points to a table where Jake is sitting, nursing his drink with a permanent frown.
  • The commitment to boycott Westminster would hardly cause a 'Sinn Feinner' like H.R. Jones to frown too much, and it's possible that demanding a monoglot Welsh speaking Wales would have been to his taste. Archive 2008-05-01
  • Martin frowned inwardly at the citation of that worthy gentleman, and went on: I put stamps on all my manuscripts and started them off to the editors again. Chapter 22
  • Meet the robot lobster and the android that not only smiles, frowns and blinks but also recognizes people and talks back.
  • The sort of people you imagine go through life with a constant frown on their face. The Sun
  • Ryder frowned at the new title but knew it was probably for the best, he loosed his grip and kissed her cheek ‘Its ok, now, change into this dress.’
  • And yet, in the world of residential moorings, they are frowned upon. Times, Sunday Times
  • Not a frown upon its face.
  • She saw his frown and hastened to explain.
  • A frown of irritation creased his brown and weather-beaten face, obscured by a scraggly black beard that tended to make him rather inscrutable, and probably enhanced his reputation amongst the villagers.
  • With her striking beauty, it became imperative for her to learn how to frown and look unfriendly when she went outside. Times, Sunday Times
  • A frown creased his forehead.
  • He gathered his brows into a frown.
  • Mr. Darcy frowned while he normally enjoyed Miss Elizabeth's coyness, at time like these it could be most vexing.
  • She frowns softly, more of a piteous look than a displeased one.
  • She then frowned and upraised an eye brow as she looked me up and down.
  • She frowned, looking around the porch. SOMEDAY MY PRINCE
  • Her frown was a bare flicker, lasting only a fraction of a fraction of a second, but in that instant a hole opened in his chest. Cyclops One
  • I think we may be observing the general social norm that frowns on age discrimination and accommodates disability.
  • Are there any road bikes that have an upright riding position but will not be frowned on by more serious cyclists? Times, Sunday Times
  • His forehead knotted in a frown.
  • To be considered an intellectual, you had to wear a frown. Times, Sunday Times
  • Your character is the master of your destiny. Your destiny will smile if you are in control of a positive character. Your destiny will frown if you are ruled by a negative character. Dr T.P.Chia 
  • My own private story likewise, my love adventures, my rambles; the frowns and smiles of fortune on my bardship my poems and fragments, that must never see the light, shall be occasionally inserted. Robert Burns
  • He frowned, turning to her, the spatula in his hands dripping small amounts of pancake batter.
  • The world is like a mirror: Frown at itand it frowns at you; smile, and it smiles too.
  • Seytie's tears were immediately gone and an angry frown replaced her tear-stained face.
  • Leslie gave a long frown of disappointment and shook her head after a moment.
  • For his grand home-coming, the characteristic hawkish frown and razor sharp intellect were cast aside to reveal the softer side of the man who brought history to the masses.
  • She looked up from her exam paper with a worried frown.
  • Justin frowned, but then the expression faded quickly as he began his story. The Children of the Lost
  • They are polite to the ‘English’ but inaccessible and unapproachable; they don't take photographs and frown on others photographing them.
  • Then she frowned and told me my file was being referred to homeland security because my name appeared on a list. Times, Sunday Times
  • And then there was that tiny form in her arms, its face wizened, troubled, frowning. DREAMS OF INNOCENCE
  • Settling in his chair, Richard inwardly frowned and struggled to shake off the premonition Seamus's opening paragraph had evoked. SCANDAL'S BRIDE
  • I remember when I was really distressed my frown lines were deep from crying. Times, Sunday Times
  • The manager sat frowning behind his desk throughout the whole interview.
  • Even though divorce is legal, it is still frowned upon.
  • In those days, weight training was frowned upon as coaches thought it would make athletes muscle-bound, hampering performance.
  • The eyebrow frowning, the inner ends drawn down, the outer very raised. THE RIVAL QUEENS: A COUNTESS ASHBY DE LA ZOUCHE MYSTERY
  • She turned her face down while fiddling with her purse to hide her frown of disappointment.
  • There were several colors of pencils, even a slide rule, at which she was frowning.
  • He frowns and thinks about it. Times, Sunday Times
  • Smoking is frowned upon in many restaurants.
  • Evers lifted his chin to frown curiously at Trace, the cigar wigwagging from his teeth. The Best Way to Lose
  • The manservant asks me my business, then frowns and bids me wait.
  • I remembered my imprudent sister and sighed, frowning.
  • *checks new dress in meeror, frowns, removes furnace filter from back of dress* WE HAS A PILLO - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger?
  • Suddenly the flood of memories came to her and she frowned, anger raging within her.
  • I frowned at my brother as he clutched his suitcase to his chest and walked past me, now not daring to look at me.
  • She gave me a vigorous 15-minute facial massage that made frown lines fade and cheekbones appear. Times, Sunday Times
  • Dr Valverde frowned when she noticed the curvilinear bite-marks on the neck. HAVANA BEST FRIENDS
  • I was surprised to observe his frowning aspect on landing, and ascribed it to the circumstance of his being the "harse," or harrow, a term of derision applied to the slowest canoe. Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory Volume I.
  • Orlando frowned, an expression which sent his recently acquired entourage of adoring fangirls into spasms of hysterical pity.
  • She frowned and began once more to polish it with round rubbing strokes.
  • Val couldn't help but turn her frown into a smile.
  • Moving through the archway, Elaine sinks into the soft cushiony sofa, and frowns when Beth takes a seat on the nearby armchair.
  • In a culture and a region where the old story of boy meets girl is not only frowned on, but downright discouraged, love, or at least adolescent yearnings, will often find a way.
  • Leave me alone, " she said with a frown.
  • Make your mouth straight not a smile, not a frown, just straight, what might used to have been called expressionless. Ascend
  • She smiled and started to play, and then a waitress came in, a young Hispanic woman, and the waitress frowned at us, but under the frown was a laugh, and she raised a finger to her lips as if we were sharing a secret. Dreams From My Father
  • Cameron gulped the much-needed air as he turned to see Damian frowning.
  • The government frowns at any waste of taxpayers' money.
  • Deep, vertical creases run from nose to forehead and press outward from her frowning mouth.
  • A frown crossed her brow.
  • She looked up, brows wrinkled in a frown, and he produced a typewritten report and gave it to her.
  • Don't frown at the milk like that, luvvie, you'll sour it.
  • Then he frowned, his brow furrowed in confusion.
  • The drought that brings a frown to the face of this elderly farmer is making itself felt far across China. Times, Sunday Times
  • “It would not be important, even with its location unusual,” she replied, her expression hardening in a manner that made Fandral frown and the other druids stir, “if Elune herself had not revealed to me the dread truth.” WORLD OF WARCRAFT STORMRAGE
  • I frowned as they departed, and turned to my mother and father, sadness blearing up my eyes.
  • They did not go pale, or frown, or faint.
  • Although, as soon as he said this, a frown crossed his face.
  • Frowning, the hacker lilted the receiver to his ear. Forgetfulness
  • They do frown on barging coal there which is why I didn't do it.
  • She stirred, a slight frown creasing her forehead, but her face relaxed again, and became peaceful.
  • You wear it on your forehead and it releases via an adhesive patch electronic impulses that relax your muscles and stop you frowning. Times, Sunday Times
  • The great perils in the life of man, which endangered him in this world and the next, were the superficial elation of superbia, when by whatever acci - dent Fortune favored him, and the ruinous desperation of accidia and dolor, when Fortune frowned. Dictionary of the History of Ideas
  • Janice frowned and knitted her eyebrows together.
  • What's wrong? Why are you frowning?
  • The second tendency is for societies to erect moral codes, which often frown on behaviour encoded by our selfish genes.
  • He is handsome, with high cheekbones, a strong chin, and a shock of thick hair, and he stares with a slight frown at something in the distance.
  • It frowns on anything that could have cost silly amounts without allowing for personal ingenuity and cunning. Times, Sunday Times
  • Bardo frowned again, and it was obvious that he was uneasy with allowing Hanuman to help orchestrate the joyance. THE BROKEN GOD
  • Rocky smiled with a mouthful of food and gave a thumbs up, oblivious to his mother, who was frowning across the table.
  • Basutoland, which is situated just behind the frowning wall of the Kafir Stories Seven Short Stories
  • Michael frowned faintly in confusion, not understanding the sudden change in her mood.
  • ‘There you are,’ Yelena said to me, a faint frown on her sharp-featured face.
  • Taylor plays him with ferrety frowns and twitchy fingers.
  • Quintana glanced at the Saint again; but the Saint, who understood every word as easily as if it had been spoken in English, frowned back at him with the worried expression of a man who is trying hard to understand and failing in the attempt. The Saint in Action
  • Back then, cringing before the rich man 's frown was official policy. Times, Sunday Times
  • A frown ran in a slanting direction between his eyebrows and half way up his forehead.
  • Malvina looked across at her patient, a slight frown wrinkling her young face as she wondered at his ill-health.
  • This practice is frowned upon as being wasteful.
  • His forehead was bunched in a frown.
  • Gee, thanks, she thought as Maartens turned back to her, his heavy brows lowering in an interrogative frown. THE LAST TEMPTATION
  • But it's not congressional ethics investigators who are most likely to frown on Daschle's lobbying vita.
  • On the contrary, if a person behaves roughly and impolitely people will frown on him.
  • Tatiana was slumped back in her seat, her arms crossed, and a frown on her face.
  • Dmitri frowned, musing over some deep contemplation.
  • He was greeted by the sight of three men frowning in concentration over a card game.
  • He frowned, and the handsome face clouded momentarily, petulant as a child's.
  • Elsa frowned at the thought, not really sure why they had Nora's room redone when it was already beautiful in its own way.
  • Steeped though you frown in this dryasdust clever age, Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, March 26, 1892
  • “I'm not trying to force you,” he crooned, but belied the softness with a frown.
  • The die-hards will frown but Burton will prove to be a man in a million.
  • Everyday there will be an opportunity to smile or to frown, to dance or to drown, to be glad or sad. It's a choice! RVM 
  • She saw his quick frown and hastened to explain.
  • My teeth clenched together and I couldn't help but frown.
  • She frowned, choking back her spilling tears in disbelief.
  • He would frown on such a proposal.
  • Colin turned his head, frowning. The Secret Garden
  • She frowned and knitted her eyebrows in frustration.
  • Her eyes looked sad and she had deep frown lines in her forehead. The Sun
  • A few hours later, Marie stopped her sewing and frowned into the sunset from her window.
  • She frowned a little, as if displeased with what Asha had told her.
  • The human rearing of captive animals is frowned upon because it can cause behavioural and breeding problems. Times, Sunday Times
  • The Criten twiddled the engomater control, frowning. Episode 9:1 Thoughts, Speculations, Alternatives « Unknowing
  • I frowned in confusion, and wondered where to go from here.
  • On the other hand, boys and girls and young men and women are clearly disenchanted with a system that frowns upon spontaneity.
  • Long after failing to pay your debts ceased to be a criminal offence, it was still frowned upon. Times, Sunday Times
  • He frowned instead, kneeling down to speak to the boy, no more than seven or eight, who faced them solemnly from the rubble. “We†™ re here to help, ” Headley assured him. “Are you hurt? 365 tomorrows » 2005 » October : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day
  • She stirred, a slight frown creasing her forehead, but her face relaxed again, and became peaceful.
  • The reality of his feeling reference to the painful position of the defendant's father, the sincerity of his regret on behalf of the bank, for the deplorable exigency under which proceedings had been instituted, spread a kind of blankness through the court; men frowned thoughtfully, and one or two ladies shed furtive tears. The Imperialist
  • Then he glances at John and his expression creases into a frown. Doggdot.us
  • Bardo frowned again, and it was obvious that he was uneasy with allowing Hanuman to help orchestrate the joyance. THE BROKEN GOD
  • There was a disappointed frown on her brow as the swirling symphony of notes surrounded us.
  • No longer did he smile and laugh as she performed cantrips and illusions, now he frowned, despising all magic, therefore despising her, she being a student of the magic arts.
  • But then I frowned because it was probably just my dad bribing me.
  • At this hint the captain put on a martial frown, and looked very big, without speaking; while his yokefellow, with a disdainful toss of her nose, muttered something about The Adventures of Roderick Random
  • He frowned and stamped his feet to portray anger.
  • Taylor shrugged and smiled, then frowned slightly as she thought about that.
  • There was a troubled frown on his weather - beaten face.
  • The hero rubbed his fine, blessed necklace and frowned in thought, fingering the keenly wrought gold.
  • Krasic stared up at the window like a moonstruck hare, an intent frown on his face. THE LAST TEMPTATION
  • We passed through the blue-caverned space, crossed the narrow arch that spanned the rushing sea stream, and, ascending, stood again upon the ivoried pave at the foot of the frowning, towering amphitheatre of jet. The Moon Pool
  • If it looks at you it seems to be frowning or scowling. Times, Sunday Times
  • Basil frowned, but before he could do anything, Sam reached out and ripped the towel off his shoulders, exposing the dark scars on the pale skin.
  • Never frown,even when you are sad,because you never kown who is falling in love with your smile.
  • Emanuelle frowned as she traced her fingers down the stack of folders neatly piled inside.
  • With such strange termes her eyes she doth inure, that with one looke she doth my life dismay: and with another doth it streight recure, her smile me drawes, her frowne me driues away. Amoretti and Epithalamion
  • Emma frowned, making an effort to compose herself.
  • A frown is often an intimation of disapproval.
  • Moreover, not only Fs but also Ds are frowned on, and grades are regularly inflated to achieve C averages.
  • Zack was reluctant and frowning, but I exercised fatherly priviledge and basically railroaded him into the trip.
  • Glanced over her shoulder, struggled to frown direfully. The Ideal Bride
  • What's wrong? Why are you frowning?
  • Johnny's broad smile changed slowly to a frown.
  • He sat frowning over a crossword puzzle.
  • Charles looked bemused but gave an encouraging smile while Emilia urged her on; Faith and Hope were smiling but Charity, Rebecca and Louisa were frowning.
  • We were happy together, sitting on this balcony shaded by bougainvillaea visited by bees, but now it is the war; the war has returned, and Pelagia knits her brow and frowns. Captain Corelli's Mandolin
  • Then it seemed as if Florence were looking at me, frowning, slightly reproving. TIME OF THE WOLF
  • I looked at the subject, the old chair, the cloth and the backdrop of the city through the windows behind, and frowned.
  • I frowned in confusion, shrugged and turned back to my dancing partner dilemma.
  • Confusion darkened her eyes and lowered her brows in a frown.
  • Phillis without a frown or smile Sat and knotted, and knotted and knotted and knotted all the while.
  • Trey frowned, furrowed his brows and observed the object of his affections.
  • A small frown creased her forehead.
  • : 00AM 'Twas the fifth day 'fore Christmas and all through the towns Recalling the past year brought smiles and frowns The readers were anxious, and so we will show 'em It's time once again for the Action Line poem Recession, economy, job loss and more Were issues that really should come to the fore Reality's something we don't reconcile When everyone lives in a state of denial For instance, the Realtors push ritzy condos On people with pickups all covered with Bondo The city spends fortunes to make Chapman snow While staffers and programs are told they must go And what's the surprise of a fierce winter storm We live in the mountains and it's just the norm You'd think that the city would figure by now When flakes are a'falling, you go out and plow The county commission, its head in the sand, Can't seem to come up with the zones for the land With gas money dwindling and going away The budgeting process will lead us astray Joelle switches parties, the Dems she did ditch Progressives were angry and cried "bait and switch Durangoherald.com

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