Playing a tightly wound, ambitious but thwarted doctor seemingly holding onto her sanity by only a few threads, Metcalf is a wonder of pained expressions and loaded delivery. (theatlantic.com)
Antonio Conte looked pained by much of this occasion, his celebrations at the end betraying relief rather than delight, though squeezing a semi-final place from such an anxious contest may end up being to his advantage. (irishtimes.com)
Workers carry pained looks on their faces — feelings of despair, nothingness, and a sense of desperation crowd the canvases. (mandatory.com)