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[som-ber] / ˈsɒm bər /


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In Atlanta, Georgia, music therapist Melissa Pate was far more somber about the holiday.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

The Shaw is a profoundly stirring work, its mood somber yet hopeful.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

The research firm Citrini says hot inflation and jobs readings mask a more somber reality — and that’s good news for the stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

“So, the joy and lightness to what is an incredibly somber moment in American history.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

That somber thought takes a minute to register.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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