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Discover LudwigThe phrase "said sternly" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
It can be used to describe how someone said something in a serious or no-nonsense manner. Example: "The teacher said sternly, 'No talking during the exam.'".
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"Ten more!" she said sternly.
"Noah," I said sternly.
"Don't speak nonsense," she said sternly.
"After tea," the translator said sternly.
"Not now, Patricia," she said sternly.
"Not my face, please!" Reyes said sternly.
"Reverse course, Prime Minister," he said sternly.
"Marshals, remove the prisoners," he said sternly.
"Private Way," a painted sign said sternly.
"Don't do that," Umma said sternly.
She paused, then said sternly, "Nobody's moving".
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