sober

Example Sentences

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While I'm always happy to talk about being sober, it's also important not to preach.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The opera begins with three ceremonial chords in the orchestra that signal a brief, sober introduction quickly undercut by an exhilarating fast-forwarding overture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Anytime you see parabolic moves or linear vertical moves, that’s telling you that it’s less about a sober assessment of a company’s prospects on a straight valuation basis than it is about people chasing momentum.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Analysts say the rest of the strategy often reads like a valentine rather than a sober national security communique.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

He’s sober, and while he talks too loud and makes bad jokes a lot, most of them are at his own expense.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins