sombre
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Australia's prime minister and fellow parliamentarians led sombre tributes Monday to "beacon of decency" and colleague Helen Haines, who remains in hospital after being struck by a car outside her office a week ago.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Speaking in front of a black background, he was sombre and reflective as he introduced himself and shared the unexpected news.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Underneath her pragmatism and sombre suits lie some surprises.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
The sombre, respectful tone from 2024 has become more embittered.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Unsurprisingly, church music was a rather more sombre affair, and the ordinary churchgoer prior to the Protestant Reformation is likely to have found singing in church a miserable, largely non- partidpatory activity.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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