sobering

Example Sentences

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This was a sobering night for England and Tuchel.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The words were a sobering declaration for any Fed chair, let alone one who until recently had spent his eight years avoiding public conflict with the president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I’m sadly reminded of colleagues who never recovered, a sobering thought as we stare down the barrel of yet another employment crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

While I wasn’t surprised, the experience was sobering, reminding me again of how different I was from the other students.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss