sombre
Example Sentences
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Everyone's eyes were trained on the floor in sombre reflection after Mitchell Johnson and Australia had their way with us for two months.
From BBC
Some clothing stores in shopping malls and wholesale vendors have switched their stock to sombre hues, seeking to capitalise on the nation's grief.
From Barron's
The growing strain on the island had produced plenty of eye-rolls and grumbles, but this month events took a sombre turn.
From BBC
Instead, the Rangers head coach was was short, snippy and sombre.
From BBC
Despite a bruising day all round, Vasseur said the mood was not sombre.
From BBC
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