sombre
Example Sentences
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It's a sombre gathering in the backstreets of one of China's biggest manufacturing hubs, where workers are smoking under a tree in front of storefronts advertising temporary factory jobs.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
It's a sombre moment for Silicon Valley and the implications are global.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
He was known for his powerful voice, moving easily between romantic ballads and more sombre songs.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
In the Soviet Union, sombre music was often broadcast when leaders fell ill or died.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
This time round it wasn’t awkward or embarrassing any more; just sombre and serious.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
