Sentence examples for by solemn from inspiring English sources

Truces would be formalized by solemn underage drinking.

We are bound by solemn commitment to defend one another.

Conversely, a sense of sadness or boredom can be induced by solemn music or immobility of the images.

Leaders issue profound words of regret, accompanied by solemn pledges that such calamities cannot be allowed to happen again.

But he maintained that many were turned off by Orthodox services because they were conducted by solemn, bearded priests chanting complicated liturgical texts.

This week it launched a paper on the family, accompanied by solemn strictures urging people to be non-judgmental and to tolerate alternative lifestyles.

This is where Elvis spent the first 11 hours of his night, bopping to nonstop music, all spun by solemn-looking disc jockeys on a circular island in the middle of the club's swimming pool.

Sarah, who was played on this occasion by Kathleen Chalfant, is quizzed, berated, and ultimately mourned by her Solemn Grandchild, played by Wendy Wasserstein, and her three daughters — Marian Seldes, Swoosie Kurtz, and Maria Tucci — all of whom have breast cancer and wear vivid jewel-colored scarves over their heads.

Sant Anselmo all'Aventino, on the Piazza Cavalieri di Malta on the Aventine Hill, offers an organ concert of music by Buxtehude, Pachelbel and Bach beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17, followed by a solemn Vespers sung by the monks of Sant Anselmo; 39-066) 57911 or 5791319.

The intoxication of idolatry and celebrity was replaced by the sobriety of worth, by a solemn reassessment of sport's place in the culture.

The three figures, united by the lines of skillfully arranged draperies, are informed by a solemn and touching sentiment.