1.   As a matter of style, her stern demeanor served her well on Wednesday when she confronted Republican critics on the House Judiciary Committee.

2.   Green also is considered by some people to be aloof, although others take his stern demeanor to be a byproduct of confidence.

3.   Green also is considered by some people to be aloof, although others take his stern demeanor to be a by-product of confidence.

4.   He combined subtle humor with a stern demeanor to impress upon the youngsters to act responsibly, become involved, protect their Armenian heritage and hungrily seek knowledge.

5.   Ms. Valtat, an elegant unknown, came within hailing distance of a well-rounded interpretation, and Ms. Durante made up in technical brilliance for her inexplicable stern demeanor.

6.   Stoutly built with a seemingly stern demeanor, she is not prone to overweening sentimentality.