somber
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One segment of the doc pulls from a somber video from the LAPD’s Hollenbeck division that describes Dead City’s Boyle Heights show in a “Critical Incident Community Briefing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
In it, Rousseau acknowledged that it was a "somber day" for his organisation.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
This week began on a somber note with the fatal accident at LaGuardia Airport Sunday night.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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
“By all means,” he says with a slight bow and poses like an old-fashioned gentleman, stiff and somber but with a twinkle hiding somewhere close.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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