sobriety

Example Sentences

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The sobriety he offers aligns with a very online worldview.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2026

"The color purple is associated with power, authority, luxury, royalty, spirituality, and sobriety," Medina said of Sheinbaum's choice.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Police Scotland says the decision to issue a public appeal is based on the circumstances and that a person's age, sex or sobriety are not factors.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

“American Horror Stories” actor Jackson has been open about her sobriety for years, often speaking about her mental health struggles as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

She had a modern spirit that wounded the antiquated sobriety and poorly disguised miserly heart of Fernanda, and that, on the other hand, Aureliano Segundo took pleasure in developing.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez