sobering

Example Sentences

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Despite the sobering conclusions, Byrne remains enthusiastic about future exploration, particularly NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which is scheduled to fly past the moon in the spring of 2031.

From Science Daily

Perhaps the most sobering element of the game was how in control St Mirren were in the second half of a game of such magnitude.

From BBC

Given the Nancy error, it's got to be a sobering thought for supporters.

From BBC

Looking at long-term charts of silver can be very sobering, and wild-eyed internet gurus, heavy on dark conspiracism with proclamations of $10,000 silver, are hardly reassuring.

From MarketWatch

The disastrous Alamo Bowl defeat would serve as an especially sobering reminder that while USC made progress under Lynn, it’s still a ways from heeding Riley’s guarantee.

From Los Angeles Times