somber

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“The solemn ritual returns the remains of troops killed in action. It is considered one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.”

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

Debra DeLaet, a Drake political science professor who participated in the panel, said Wednesday that the mood on campus was somber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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

I drove back to the motel in a more somber mood to start preparing for the last day of hearings.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson