sombre
Example Sentences
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"The training ground has been a sombre place," Howe said.
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The mood at the Adelaide Oval - one of the most beautiful grounds in world cricket – was initially sombre as the victims of Bondi were mourned.
From BBC
While Vaughan expects it to be a "sombre scene", he also described Australia as an "amazing country" which will "bounce back".
From BBC
The gates were to later take a sombre centre stage in world history after being "covered in flowers when Princess Diana died".
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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
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