sober
Example Sentences
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They are sobering figures and, I hope, put your own situation into perspective.
From MarketWatch
But Ocean Avenue residents were quick to condemn the sober living facility, complaining that it posed a potential safety hazard and that residents were never informed of the plan or allowed to comment on it.
From Los Angeles Times
Marcus had a studious, sober nature that showed itself even in youth and young adulthood.
Despite the sobering conclusions, Byrne remains enthusiastic about future exploration, particularly NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which is scheduled to fly past the moon in the spring of 2031.
From Science Daily
Perhaps the most sobering element of the game was how in control St Mirren were in the second half of a game of such magnitude.
From BBC
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