sober

Example Sentences

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In the absence of her sober recordings, many observers turned again to the fantastic folk tales.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asked what message he had for Europe, Wright said: "We just need to be serious and sober about energy. Energy makes people's lives better."

From Barron's

Even in a flight to safety, if spirits start to stumble, the message from staples could quickly turn sobering.

From Barron's

But the schools’ sobering return projections and new willingness to cash out early suggest the long-treasured investment is losing its luster.

From The Wall Street Journal

She added that Brohiri had never acted aggressively when challenged and said his decision to become sober three years ago "demonstrated his capacity to change".

From BBC