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somber

[som-ber] / ˈsɒm bər /


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One segment of the doc pulls from a somber video from the LAPD’s Hollenbeck division that describes Dead City’s Boyle Heights show in a “Critical Incident Community Briefing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

In it, Rousseau acknowledged that it was a "somber day" for his organisation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The somber moments were well of the heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

As time passes and the Holocaust fades further from memory, this somber day grows increasingly important.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

“More Jesus,” Toby noticed, pointing to a particularly somber picture of the Lord right above the sink.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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