We all hunched anxiously over tiny first-grade desks as the teacher rose from her chair and stated solemnly, "I have bad news."

Denshichirō solemnly states that he is glad to have had Musashi as his final opponent and perishes.

Here he was, pacing by his window in the late afternoon, solemnly stating that the case was this time closed for keeps.

"A pity such a noble ideal must end," he stated solemnly.

"Thank you, my black brother," Sparrow stated solemnly.

The letter said:' I state categorically and solemnly that you have been misled.'

"You are a funny man," the stout player stated solemnly.

'Cross my heart and hope to die,' Charlie stated solemnly.

"You can pick 'em, son," he stated solemnly from the corner of his mouth.

"I've got an entry here," Brian stated solemnly.