sober

Example Sentences

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This matter calls for sober deliberation with a minimum of partisanship and recrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He had been healthy, was nine years sober, and the family hadn’t been able to afford health insurance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

But some limits, especially of what’s acceptable, exist for good, sober reasons.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

“And that grind up in the market has shifted to a grind sideways and now a grind down given sober economic data, macro indicators, and the Iran war disruption,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“Oh, really, I beg pardon. It’s an uncommonly fine one, isn’t it?” said Tudor, with great presence of mind, and an air of sober interest that did credit to his breeding.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott