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Even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the stern-faced tactician from across the building, grinned widely and appeared to engage in lighthearted chit-chat on the House floor as Boehner's big moment approached.

Boehner Cries As He Moves To Speakership AP 2011

Even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the stern-faced tactician from across the building, grinned widely and appeared to engage in lighthearted chit-chat on the House floor as Boehner's big moment approached.

Boehner Cries As He Moves To Speakership AP 2011

Harry had found it impossible not to break up when his grandmother reviewed the troops as they stood stern-faced and ramrod straight, and Wills was no different.

William and Kate Christopher Andersen 2011

The outside world shrank down to the space of the secluded grotto, the powerful, stern-faced man in front of her, the measureless depths of his stare.

Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

A young stern-faced judge with a T-shirt bearing the letters "ZZZ" monitored the proceedings perched high on a lifeguard 's chair.

Pot, Meet Kettle James Taranto 2010

The brilliance of Buddhism's marketing, argues Mr. Bruckner, is that it delivers the you-must-change-your-life mantra of Christianity but has replaced the stereotypical stern-faced preacher with an affable Asian man in a robe.

Be Not of Good Cheer Thomas Meaney 2011

The outside world shrank down to the space of the secluded grotto, the powerful, stern-faced man in front of her, the measureless depths of his stare.

Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

Hold the stern-faced medical chit-chat, too, Dr. Fairway.

Tiger's Replacement: That Guy in Overalls Jason Gay 2011

The outside world shrank down to the space of the secluded grotto, the powerful, stern-faced man in front of her, the measureless depths of his stare.

Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

Hold the stern-faced medical chit-chat, too, Dr. Fairway.

Tiger's Replacement: That Guy in Overalls Jason Gay 2011