Example sentences of "face set in [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Graham started to smile , though he thought the joke itself might be in rather poor taste , but then he was aware of Sara turning quickly , putting her glass on the mantelpiece and looking straight at him , coming closer , her face set in strange hard lines , eyes bright , taking him by the elbow and turning her head as if to emphasise that she was talking to Graham , ignoring Slater , saying , " You do dance , do n't you ? " |
| 2 | Devraux did n't look at his son as he spoke , but stared straight ahead along the track , his face set in harsh lines . |
| 3 | Turning back , his strong face set in harsh lines that made him look older , he instructed coldly , ‘ Not one word of this will be breathed to Mother . |
| 4 | His face set in harsh , familiar lines . |
| 5 | Scott ignored his insult and continued walking , his face set in hard lines . |
| 6 | Abruptly his face set in bitter , angry lines . |
| 7 | His father , gaunt and grey , supported her with strong , clay-hardened hands , his face set in bleak endurance . |
| 8 | Instead , the arm he held captive fell back to her side as he loosed her , and he stood staring into the distance , his face set in grim lines . |
| 9 | He stepped past her into the room , then turned to face her , his face set in uncompromising lines . |