Sentence examples for bear an expression from inspiring English sources

The phrase "bear an expression" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a person's face wearing a particular emotion, or when referring to an object or symbol which has been made to illustrate a certain meaning or emotion. Example: Her face bore an expression of determination.

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With the nation in the midst of an internal war, in November 1861, Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase received a proposal that American coinage bear an expression of faith in God.

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If the bear's face bore an expression, it was impossible to tell.

"Bearing an expression not befitting anyone in the position she's found herself in".

On the contrary, his face bore an expression of deep concentration, like a chess master ­between moves.

Its bewhiskered face bore an expression of pure contentment, like an elderly member of a gentlemen's club sleeping off a good lunch.

Jeanne Russo, blond and rosy-cheeked, had on khakis, a red V-neck sweater, and a hair band, and bore an expression of weary relief.

Her face bore an expression that, if Cruz stays in the campaign much longer and he will, maybe to the end will need its own name.

Mr. Kostunica did not speak at Trebinje and bore an expression of detachment as he stood listening to the speeches and sermons.

Her face bore an expression that, if Cruz stays in the campaign much longer — and he will, maybe to the end — will need its own name.

It was an impression reinforced by Austin Healey's broody stomp towards the changing rooms the minute he'd been pulled off by Dean Richards, who himself bore an expression that parodied the filthy conditions in which the game was played.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India's captain, was present at Old Trafford to watch United put eight goals past Arsenal on Sunday and, just down the road at the cricket stadium of the same name, he bore an expression of confidence again.

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