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sternly
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streng, beslist
in a strict and serious way, especially when showing disapproval or giving orders
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The teacher looked at the noisy class and sternly told them to quiet down.
De leraar keek naar de rumoerige klas en zei hen streng om stil te zijn.
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streng, rigoureus
in a hard or demanding way that puts something or someone under intense strain or challenge
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The freezing wind sternly pushed against our faces as we climbed.
De vrieswind duwde streng tegen onze gezichten terwijl we klommen.
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sternly
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