cold sober
Example Sentences
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My runner’s high was obliterated by the cold, sober reality of being a woman in this sport: Any sense of strength, confidence and power generated by running is fleeting.
From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2022
His way for most of this season was stone cold sober.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2022
Or at least that was bad news for me, stone cold sober and with enough functioning brain cells to recall the past glory of musicals.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018
Whether they’re campy or cold sober, here’s a look at how other projects are rethinking, and have rethought, the real Harding.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2017
But her eyes were dead serious, cold sober.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
