Use "stern" in a sentence

1. "They're under the bench at the stern

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2. There was a nice big lake sprite there already, but enough room to get the stern of his boat in and slide up along the dock and the channel side

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3. “You sure?” he asked, switching instantly to a stern and serious look, as if he

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4. Those pumps are heavy in the stern, it wallows easier than I would have liked

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5. Vyinga took a running leap and flew thru the air, actually reaching the stern rail with one foot

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6. ” He was smiling up at him; it was really hard to be stern with him

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7. ‘He’s not as stern as he looks

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8. Berndt is talking to Drens in the steering cabin place at the back of the boat … the stern? … Joris hasn’t appeared yet

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9. They tied their clothes to the rail and then went over the side, not bothering to walk back to the stern where a ramp had been let down

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10. Instead, there was a new man, older and stern looking, standing behind the counter

11. James, the matter of the egg is settled! Jake was rather stern with him

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12. He lead his country through all of the qualifying matches with an authority that mixed stern determination with the most sublime football skills that the world had ever seen

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13. A tremendous wave broke the stern, tore the rudder off, and left them at the mercy of the gods

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14. What would your first reaction be? Would your boss‘s stern

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15. Continuing with the displeased boss example, you could change your belief about what his stern expression means

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16. Each had a stern gaze

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17. Instead they had put a sail across the stern so she could bathe, use the rail and wash out her underwear in privacy

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18. there was a new man, older and stern looking, standing behind the

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19. There was no spare sail to hang across the stern

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20. At the stern one man or woman lounged while they were rowed to their destination

21. But they didn’t believe in the Goddess, they needed a stern male God and therefore strife and war

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22. with an authority that mixed stern determination with the most

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23. She had a rather stern

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24. It was similar in design to the modified sampan but was much wider in the stern and quite a bit longer, but there the similarities ended

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25. As the lights of New York disappeared over the horizon behind the ship leaving only a glow on the low clouds to mark its unfaltering presence, Kaitlyn pressed close to Harry as they stood on the stern deck and she said goodbye to America and home

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26. Before a suitable manager could be found, I had a good deal of practice presenting a stern face for the craftsmen one moment, and of sympathy and compassion for my dying husband the next

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27. With the twins at the oars in the stern of the larger boat, they set off across the waters of the lake

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28. Rafe was deep within the ship’s stern, securely imprisoned in what was once Argos’ silver hold

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29. She couldn’t deny the possibility – the man’s power had been unlike anything she had ever seen – but could it possibly be true? Her attempt to match the white robed woman’s stern demeanor was shattered; the image of this Destroyer unleashing his power against the Plague brought a smile to her face

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30. It had a pair of cables strung from bow to stern, providing a taut construction without adding weight

31. His face was stern, his attendants many

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32. spoken, there was something else about this stern, aristocratic face that suggested deep

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33. But instead, he opened his palm, his arm held stiff, his visage stern, unyielding

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34. was quick to shoot down that request with a stern, “No

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35. In his stern voice the king said, “We have the woman who did this in custody

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36. “And you, young man; where were you through all of this?” Zarko tried to sound stern while his icy stare held his target’s gaze

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37. With harsh words and a stern

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38. Of course, as an officer, his father was very stern and the fact that he was seldom at home didn’t help their relationship, either

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39. Hippomachus was a stern, but learned man, a faithful husband, and extremely

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40. “I…” She searched her friend’s now stern face for any hope of divulged facts

41. Of those hours, one would be spent with his arms crossed in front of him, a frown further darkening his already stern features

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42. "Ya ever have to put someone down that you loved?" his voice was stern, despite his guilty expression

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43. The stern look he gave me was answer enough

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44. Chris led them along the port side of the ship towards where the stern had originally been

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45. I sat in the stern and, while four of the fellows rowed, two of us bailed, and we were doing all right

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46. ” His voice was stern, but he grinned, which convinced me he loved the teasing

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47. Slightly over 300 metres from bow to stern, it had a crew of almost 200 personnel, the ability to launch eight fighter craft simultaneously and internal housing for 24 fighters in total

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48. She pulled a stern and mildly unhappy face and walked away

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49. As I walked up to the desk the nurse looked up and said in a stern voice

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50. “But I want to explain!” A stern look crossed his fore-

51. Lieutenant Keith with his gruff manner and stern tone, but he

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52. thereafter, the stranger was close to the stern of the Shenandoah and flew the flag of the United States, just what Waddell was

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53. As she approached the stern of the General Williams, she came within hailing distance and ordered the captain to come on board with his papers

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54. But Captain Hawes of the Milo hailed the Gustave and on running under her stern informed her Captain of the condition of affairs, requesting him to sail in search of the American fleet and warn them of the danger

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55. ’ A stern look once more, though she could never look genuinely intimidating

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56. ” Raven was stern in his response

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57. Many of the stern sensors had been fried by the blast of radiation, so that the ship was

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58. Halon piled the weapons in the stern and took his place opposite Saldon, watching the new prisoners

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59. “So that’s how it is,” said Longleaf with a stern grin

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60. “Wyll!” She fixed her friend with a stern gaze that spoke volumes all its own

61. The Lieutenant just looked at me, tried to look stern, then laughed, stuck his hand out and shook mine

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62. Halon stood at the bow of the boat as Saldon went wide to gain access to the stern

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63. When Larocka held the security man’s eyes, he straightened and resumed his stern mien

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64. She wished she had him at her side, stern and dangerous as he glared at her foes

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65. Late at night, when Pirate was finally asleep, everyone sat together with stern faces

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66. that a "mettlesome horse" needed sometimes to be "reined," and heard, too late as well, the stern declaration of the Commons of England that

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67. forfeit to the stern demands of Spain

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68. His voice was stern and short and I knew better than to argue the point, as by now I had gotten used to this tone of voice which meant it was the end of the conversation

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69. And with brevity I speak to you; with shortness of speech and in a very stern voice I proclaim your error

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70. She then gave me a stern warning to continue becoming a better slave, and to never disappoint her

71. Her voice was so stern and full of emotion, she was appealing to William for help

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72. "Somebody's been desecrating the graveyard," he informed us in a stern tone

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73. Be stern in the council-chamber, so that you may control the situation

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74. Stan's stern face grew even sterner when I discreetly kicked Aunt Martha into the grave, dropping the remains of the coffin in on top of her

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75. Remaining where she was that her injuries wouldn’t be noticed, she focused on the stereo’s dancing columns of light to maintain a stern expression

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76. with a stern face

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77. This time they pushed the boat off the beach into the water, but instead of floating, it sank, the waves splashing over the stern board

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78. I wouldn't be surprised that he arrived as Laura's visitor was leaving,� �Steve projected with a stern tone

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79. Conal watched Troy swim to the stern of the sunken dingy and pull himself over

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80. The grilling terminated with a stern warning not to leave the country without their permission

81. bow to stern on both sides

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82. stern, the transom stood out in my memory because it gave

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83. His hood was down, revealing a stern but humble face

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84. The Baron's face was stern, one side in shadow, with the other splashed in color from the orange light of the fire

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85. " The Baron was stern but did not raise his voice

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86. He was at the top in a flash and peeking over to the narrow deck at the stern of the barge

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87. Her last sight of Mike was of him cartwheeling over the stern

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88. Cockroach, Truman and she slid in a tumble towards the stern

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89. But, it was too soon to act! Aft, frustrated at the fat man’s inability to negotiate the steel rungs of the ladder, Mike ambled closer to the stern and looked up to him, grumbling profanity

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90. Mike stepped up onto the stern rail, and with one hand grasped a rung of ladder, while with the other he reached above and guided the fat man’s feet, cursing as he did so

91. Ursempyre’s face was stern, contorted from the anxiety

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92. Every face he could make out from that distance was stern and frigid

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93. ” Reading in Truman’s stern expression, an angry ‘where the hell is that?’ he quickly provided directions

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94. When he glanced toward the stern, he realized that the ship still carried its complement of weapons, which Colling guessed would also include a couple of five-inch guns

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95. So don’t try to switch me off, as the saying goes…” There was a stern set to his jaw

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96. sat with a stern expression forming on his face

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97. “Each one must do all that we can to survive this thing, this calamity, or none may make it! None!” Zoran said just short of a shout, hoping that he had been stern enough without causing the total collapse of his mate’s determination

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98. His eyes seemed to waver a little, while his visage remained stern and grave-looking

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99. Daphnie was stern with her reply, “I told you that I was not ready for anybody else to die for what we had done

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100. seeing Stinger and the armor on the horse had a stern