sober

Example Sentences

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"An incredible, incredible match and a sobering day for Arsenal," Neville said on Sky Sports.

From BBC

But it’s important to have Smith on the record — and for the country to see him as the sober, serious public servant he is.

From Salon

It is a sobering thought on which to end our visit to Khmelnytskyi and it is obvious to see why the immediate and long-term future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex is such a contentious issue.

From BBC

Napoli could well begin Sunday's match nine points behind Inter who will look to shake off their sobering 3-1 defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal with the simpler task of taking on Pisa.

From Barron's

"It's a perfect, simple, sober homage" to not only a talented artist but a "courteous, splendidly refined" person, said Giulia Carraro, 75, a former personal assistant who moved in his circle.

From Barron's