sober
Example Sentences
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His confidence contrasted with remarks by Gen Caine, who offered a more sober assessment.
From BBC
“Okay,” Elliot said, breaking the sober silence a few seconds later.
From Literature
Fifty years ago, at America’s bicentennial, Martin Diamond, a political scientist, celebrated our founding as “the revolution of sober expectations.”
Receiving treatments like massage and hydrotherapy, Kate sobered, and remained sober for many months.
From Literature
His calling card: He added a dose of mirth to the sober ministerings of a profession not known for its sense of humor or rhetorical skills.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
