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sober

[soh-ber] / ˈsoʊ bər /




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They also wanted to know if there would be an area for sober living, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While I'm always happy to talk about being sober, it's also important not to preach.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Anytime you see parabolic moves or linear vertical moves, that’s telling you that it’s less about a sober assessment of a company’s prospects on a straight valuation basis than it is about people chasing momentum.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

McCartney’s sober reflections about the awesome power of the past take many forms on “The Boys of Dungeon Lane.”

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Mrs. Corcoran—Patrick on one side, sober Ted on the other—stepped forward.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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