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sobriety

[suh-brahy-i-tee, soh-] / səˈbraɪ ɪ ti, soʊ- /


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But not accounting for Galliano’s 15 years of sobriety, his frank apologies, and his continued remorse is somewhat unnerving.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Randy Maupin, the 51-year-old general manager at the Cat Club and the Eagle in San Francisco, said that his generation has not been immune to the growing sobriety movement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

I've been quite lucky not to experience this but if people challenge you on your sobriety, be firm - you don't owe an explanation to anyone and it should be enough to just say no.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

One cites her newfound sobriety as evidence that people can change — a nod to Steyer’s self-proclaimed metamorphosis from hedge fund titan to scourge of big corporations.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

Katz returned to Des Moines to a small apartment, a job in construction, and a life of devoted sobriety.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson


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