We walked through empty passages and into the great hall where the World Council of Scholars sat in solemn meeting.

It describes a solemn meeting of authorities to confirm the extension and political organization of the area.

Within its walls solemn meetings were held and the daily round of canings distributed, to be performed in the presence of the School Captain.

I don't want this to be some solemn, grim meeting,' he said.

Much the same question often is brought up in solemn meetings of foreign-affairs think tanks.

In 2005, president Bush attended a large solemn meeting.

The description of the petitioners coming "together to Pilate" implies a formal and solemn meeting.

She made no greeting to Cadderly, though she had not seen him in many weeks, out of respect for the obviously solemn meeting.

The first was a solemn meeting with King Valdemar II of Denmark, during which attempted to resolve disputes and determine the zone of influence.

Digory knew that he couldn't possibly break in on so solemn a meeting, but there was no need to do so.