Sentence examples for a stern directive from inspiring English sources

Tired from the media scrutiny surrounding his program, he issued a stern directive to the reporters gathered around him: Going into the Big 10 tournament and the NCAA postseason, his players would only be answering basketball questions.

"I heard the squawk of a police siren, followed by a stern, amplified directive to move to the sidewalk," Oldman said.

He offers stern directives throughout ("A warning here, senator") and ends up recommending as an alternative "The Predator State," by James K. Galbraith.

A stern gaze.

A stern talking to?

A stern head shook.

Beside her was a stern old matron.

Hogan shot Nyad a stern, maternal look.

He shot me a stern look.

A stern look from Mr. Ely.

However, its announcement contained a stern rebuke.