Example sentences of "face set in [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Devraux did n't look at his son as he spoke , but stared straight ahead along the track , his face set in harsh lines .
2 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 .
3 Scott ignored his insult and continued walking , his face set in hard lines .
4 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 .
5 He stepped past her into the room , then turned to face her , his face set in uncompromising lines .
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