somber

Example Sentences

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In it, Rousseau acknowledged that it was a "somber day" for his organisation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“The solemn ritual returns the remains of troops killed in action. It is considered one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.”

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

For McDermott, they suggest somber ritual and were, in fact, known in Akhnaten’s Egypt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

In a new form of protest, many Iranians are dancing, singing and clapping around the graves of slain protesters—in contrast to the traditional, more somber religious ceremonies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Dinner was a somber affair, with Ophie and her mother eating warmed Heinz baked beans from a can.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland